Abstract
Stiff-man syndrome is a central nervous system disorder, characterized by muscle rigidity and painful spasms, which involve mainly the muscles of the limbs, trunk, and neck. This chapter discusses the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this disorder.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 1465-1477 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Volume | 9781461465676 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461465676, 1461465664, 9781461465669 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2014 |
Keywords
- amphyphisin autoantibodies
- anxiety
- breast cancer
- GABA system
- GAD autoantibodies
- psychiatric manifestations
- Stiff man syndrome
- thyroiditis
- type 1 diabetes mellitus
- vitiligo
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)