reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJan 14, 2015Closed access

Multiple-System Atrophy

AFAlessandra FanciulliGKGregor K. Wenning

Sapienza University of Rome · Innsbruck Medical University

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Abstract

Multiple-system atrophy is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive autonomic failure, parkinsonism, and cerebellar and pyramidal tract symptoms. Glial cytoplasmic inclusions of α-synuclein are a defining histologic feature. There is no curative treatment.

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Keywords
  • Parkinsonism
  • Atrophy
  • Medicine
  • Pure autonomic failure
  • Pathology
  • Olivopontocerebellar atrophy
  • Pyramidal tracts
  • Disease
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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