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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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It is possible that the main title of the report Progressive Supranuclear Palsyis not the name you expected.
Synonyms
- Nuchal Dystonia Dementia Syndrome
- PSP
- Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare degenerative neurological disorder characterized by loss of balance and impaired walking; loss of control of voluntary eye movement, especially in the downward direction; abnormal muscle tone (rigidity); speech difficulties (dysarthria); and problems related to swallowing and eating (dysphagia). Affected individuals frequently experience personality changes and cognitive impairment. Symptoms typically begin in one’s 60s, but can start as early as the 40s. The exact cause of progressive supranuclear palsy is unknown. PSP is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer's disease, or other neurodegenerative disorders.
Resources
WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders)
204 West 84th Street
New York
NY
10024
USA
Tel: (212)875-8312
Fax: (212)875-8389
wemove@wemove.org
http://www.wemove.org
CurePSP: Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Executive Plaza III Suite 906
11350 McCormick Road
Hunt Valley
MD
21031
Tel: (410)785-7004
Fax: (410)785-7009
800: (800)457-4777
spsp@psp.org
http://www.psp.org
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
8A07
Bethesda
MD
20892-2540
Tel: (301)496-5751
Fax: (301)402-2186
800: (800)352-9424
braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP Europe) Association
The Old Rectory
Wappenham
Towcester
Northamptonshire
Intl
NN12 8SQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 1327 860299
Fax: 44 1327 861007
psp@pspeur.org
http://www.pspeur.org
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
1501 NW 9th Ave/Bob Hope Road
Miami
FL
33136-1494
Tel: (305)243-6666
Fax: (305)243-5595
800: (800)327-4545
contact@parkinson.org
http://www.parkinson.org
UCSF Memory and Aging Center
350 Parnassus Avenue
Suite 706
San Francisco
CA
94117
Tel: (415)476-6800
Fax: (415)476-4800
http://memory.ucsf.edu
For a Complete Report:
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This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org
Last Updated: 10/30/2008
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