Stiff person syndrome
Stiff Person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system characterized by stiffness and spasms in the lumbar and proximal lower limb muscles. Nonmotor symptoms include phobias, anxiety, and depression. SPS exists on a spectrum ranging from a focal disease known as the...
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Format: | Book section |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024
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