Parkinson's plus syndromes

Question 1

What are the features of multiple system atrophy?

Answer 1

• parkinsonism
  Autonomic features such as
• postural hypotension
• incontinence

Question 2

What is multiple system atrophy?

Answer 2

Where there is degeneration of neurones in multiple systems within the body

Question 3

How does dementia with lewy bodies present?

Answer 3

• Parkinsonism
• fluctuation in cognitive impairment
• hallucinations / delusions

Question 4

How does progressive supranuclear palsy present?

Answer 4

• parkinsonism
• vertigal gaze palsy

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Question 5

How does cortico-basal degeneration present?

Answer 5

• parkinsonism
• akinetic rigidity or spontaneous activity of a limb

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