Stiff Person Syndrome with Atypical Features and a Favourable Outcome with Steroids
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Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare and disabling disorder characterised by continuous motor unit activity causing severe rigidity and episodic spasms in axial and limb muscles. It deteriorates the quality of life and causes a serious burden in the patient’s life. Here we describe a male patient with stiff person syndrome having atypical features like pyramidal signs and generalised convulsions. Benzodiazepines, baclofen and IVIG did not alter the clinical status whereas oral methylprednisone had a dramatic effect and resulted in a favourable outcome.
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