[Clinical diagnostic criteria for multiple system atrophy]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 1998 Jan;154(1):17-21.
[Article in French]

Abstract

What are the distinctive criteria for the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy? The combination of motor, dysautonomic, neuropsychological and eyes movements may help to distinguish, at a early stage, multiple system atrophy from other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy or corticobasal degeneration. Thus, these criteria are suitable both for clinical care and drug trials.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Multiple System Atrophy / complications
  • Multiple System Atrophy / diagnosis*
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Saccades / physiology