Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Atypical Parkinsonian disorders are progressive diseases that present with some of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but that generally do not respond well to drug treatment with levodopa. They are associated with abnormal protein buildup within brain cells.
Recognizing Atypical Parkinsonisms: “Red Flags” and ...
The atypical Parkinson disorders commonly include progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and dementia with Lewy body (DLB).
Atypical Parkinsonism - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine
What Is Atypical Parkinsonism? Atypical parkinsonism (also called atypical Parkinson’s) refers to conditions that share similar symptoms and features with Parkinson’s disease. These uncommon disorders may result from certain medications, illnesses, or …
Types of Parkinsonisms - Parkinson's Foundation
Atypical parkinsonian disorders can also be sporadic or familial. The sporadic cases include progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), as well as other rarer causes.
Atypical Parkinson’s Disease: Types, Symptoms, and More
Jun 21, 2024 · What Is Atypical Parkinson’s Disease? Atypical Parkinson’s disease, also referred to as atypical parkinsonism disorders, or Parkinson’s plus, includes a group of conditions that cause symptoms like those of Parkinson’s disease as well as additional effects.
Atypical Parkinsonism: Diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment
Jan 8, 2018 · In this article, learn all about the symptoms, causes, and types of atypical Parkinsonism, as well as what treatments are available.
Conditions We Treat: Atypical Parkinsonism | Johns Hopkins ...
Your assessment at Johns Hopkins includes time with a neurologist specializing in atypical Parkinsonism, as well as experts in physical therapy, cognitive (thinking) challenges, speech and swallowing, and social work. Atypical Parkinsonism disorders can affect a …
The Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Atypical Parkinsonism
In distinction from Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism occurs as four diseases in particular: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), multiple system atrophy (MSA), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and corticobasal degeneration (CBD).
Atypical Parkinsonism | Parkinson's Disease - The Michael J ...
Atypical parkinsonism, or "Parkinson's Plus," refers to conditions that have symptoms similar to Parkinson's. These symptoms — tremor, slowness and stiffness — are called "parkinsonism." People with atypical parkinsonism may look like they have Parkinson's, but they often have additional symptoms that are not common in Parkinson's. Their ...
Atypical Parkinsonism | Baylor Medicine
Patients with atypical parkinsonism have symptoms like PD, including resting tremors, slowed movement, stiffness, gait difficulty and postural instability, but have additional symptoms and signs that are not typically present in PD. This has led to the commonly used term “parkinsonism plus syndrome.”