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Posted by Dr. Bijoykumar Barik on Monday, 19th July 2010
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) or Steele- Richardson Ц Olszewski Syndrome is a neurodegenerative condition affecting brainstem and basal ganglia. Often misdiagnosed as ParkinsonТs Disease. It is characterized by supranuclear ophthalmoplegia, pseudobulbar palsy, axial rigidity and mild dementia. Diagnosis is usually clinical and treatment is usually supportive.
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