Stiff-Person syndrome: A rare neurological disorder

Authors

  • Amit Mandal
  • Nihal Thomas
  • Prabhakar Thirumal Appaswamy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v9i5.3995

Keywords:

Stiff-person syndrome, anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibody, type 1 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is an uncommon disorder characterized by progressive rigidity, muscle stiffness, and spasm involving the axial muscles, resulting in severe impairment of ambulation. We present the case of a 49-year-old gentleman with recent onset of progressive asymmetric spastic ataxia, subsequently diagnosed with SPS.

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Published

2024-01-31

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Case Report

How to Cite

Stiff-Person syndrome: A rare neurological disorder. (2024). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 9(5), 134-137. https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v9i5.3995

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