Stiff-man Syndrome (a.k.a. Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome) Stiffman Syndrome (aka moersch-woltmann syndrome) -Stiff-man syndrome, alsocalled moersch-woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic http://www.medical-library.net/sites/_stiff-man_syndrome.html
Extractions: by Ron Kennedy, M.D., Santa Rosa, California Stiff-man syndrome, also called Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic disease involving the central nervous system. Autoimmune disorders are caused when the body's immune system, which is meant to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, and any other foreign product, malfunctions and produces antibodies against healthy tissue, cells and organs. The disease is characterized by a progressive rigidity or stiffness of the muscles caused by a diffuse hypertonia (excess muscular tension or pressure) involving the voluntary muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, arms and legs. Painful muscle spasms may also be present. Unlike many autoimmune diseases which have a higher incidence in women, stiff-man syndrome is found more frequently in men. Approximately 70 percent of those afflicted are men. Oddly enough, women can have the stiff-man syndrome.
Stiff-man Syndrome (a.k.a. Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome) Stiffman Syndrome (a.k.a. moersch-woltmann syndrome) -Stiff-man syndrome, also called moersch-woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Stiff Person Syndrome moerschwoltmann syndrome; Muscular Rigidity - Progressive Spasm; SMS; Stiff ManSyndrome. Disorder Subdivisions. None. General Discussion http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/nord326.asp
Extractions: Stiff-person syndrome is an extremely rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (rigidity) and spasms. It usually begins in young adults, first involving muscles of the trunk and progressing to affect muscles of the legs. This syndrome may begin as recurring (intermittent) episodes of stiffness and spasms, often precipitated by surprise or minor physical contact. Those affected have a characteristic stiff-legged way of walking (gait) and increase in the curvature of the spine (lordotic posture). The exact cause of stiff person syndrome is not known. Resources
Extractions: (advertisement) Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: SPS, stiff man syndrome, SMS, stiff baby syndrome, SBS, hyperekplexia, Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, stiff woman syndrome, stiff limb syndrome Background: Stiff person syndrome is rather unique among neurologic diagnoses because of its lack of significant similarity to any other neurologic diseases. Although rare, once observed it is quite unforgettable. Possibly the closest related disease is tetanus because both conditions affect peripheral inhibition via central mechanisms and both conditions inhibit central gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) systems. In 1956, Moersch and Woltmann, who also coined the term stiff man syndrome, first clearly described stiff person syndrome as a neurologic clinical entity at the Mayo Clinic. The eponym for this syndrome, Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, is one of the few instances in which the eponym may be the most inclusive and at the same time most appropriately limiting name for the disease. Stiff person seems to exclude babies, and stiff man is inappropriate for children and women; perhaps stiff individual most perfectly describes the affected patient. Some confusion and controversy has also ensued as a result of cases that include other neurologic findings, such as encephalomyelitis or cerebellar deficits, in addition to the classic clinical syndrome. To further confuse matters, the most common pathologic correlate, antiĀglutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies, have been associated with a wide range of human disease, including diabetes mellitus and seizures.
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Stiff Person Syndrome - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library Synonyms. moerschwoltmann syndrome; Muscular Rigidity - Progressive Spasm; SMS;Stiff Man Syndrome. Disorder Subdivisions. None. General Discussion http://www.questdiagnostics.com/kbase/nord/nord326.htm
Extractions: It is possible that the main title of the report Stiff Person Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Stiff-person syndrome is an extremely rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle stiffness (rigidity) and spasms. It usually begins in young adults, first involving muscles of the trunk and progressing to affect muscles of the legs. This syndrome may begin as recurring (intermittent) episodes of stiffness and spasms, often precipitated by surprise or minor physical contact. Those affected have a characteristic stiff-legged way of walking (gait) and increase in the curvature of the spine (lordotic posture). The exact cause of stiff person syndrome is not known. American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
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Stiff Person Syndrome Synonyms. moerschwoltmann syndrome. Muscular Rigidity - Progressive Spasm. SMS. Stiff Man Syndrome. Disorder Subdivisions. None. General http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Diagnose-Me: Condition: Stiff Man Syndrome Stiff Man Syndrome, also known as moerschwoltmann syndrome or Stiff PersonSyndrome or SPS, is a neuromuscular condition in which a hyperactive startle http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C550180.html
Extractions: Contributing risk factors Other conditions that may be present Stiff Man Syndrome , also known as Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome or Stiff Person Syndrome or SPS, is a neuromuscular condition in which a hyperactive startle reflex results in the contraction of the muscles, thus causing violent spasms. These spasms are capable of slamming the victim into walls and furniture. The disorder's cause is unknown, although evidence is pointing increasingly to the fact that it is an autoimmune disorder. Stiff person syndrome is rather unique among neurologic diagnoses because of its lack of significant similarity to any other neurologic disease. Although rare, once observed it is quite unforgettable. Possibly the closest related disease is tetanus because both conditions affect peripheral inhibition via central mechanisms and both conditions inhibit central gamma-aminobutyric acid GABA ) systems.
Stiff Person Syndrome Synonyms. moerschwoltmann syndrome. Muscular Rigidity - Progressive Spasm. SMS. Stiff Man Syndrome http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Diagnose-Me: Stiff Person Syndrome Stiff Man Syndrome, also known as moerschwoltmann syndrome or Stiff PersonSyndrome or SPS, is a neuromuscular condition in which a hyperactive startle http://www.diagnose-me.com/glossary/G1654.html
Extractions: Definition Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive neuromuscular condition in which a hyperactive startle reflex results in constant painful contraction of the muscles, thus causing violent spasms of the voluntary muscles, particularly the muscles of the back and upper legs. These spasms are capable of slamming the victim into walls and furniture. The disorder's cause is unknown.
Stiff Person Syndrome Links to information and resources for Stiff Person Syndrome, also known as Stiffman Syndrome or moersch-woltmann syndrome. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Stiff-man Syndrome (a.k.a. Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome) Stiffman Syndrome (aka moersch-woltmann syndrome) by Ron Kennedy, MD, SantaRosa, California. Stiff-man syndrome, also called Moersch http://209.15.81.144/sites/_stiff-man_syndrome.html
Extractions: by Ron Kennedy, M.D., Santa Rosa, California Stiff-man syndrome, also called Moersch-Woltmann syndrome, is a rare, severe autoimmune neurologic disease involving the central nervous system. Autoimmune disorders are caused when the body's immune system, which is meant to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, and any other foreign product, malfunctions and produces antibodies against healthy tissue, cells and organs. The disease is characterized by a progressive rigidity or stiffness of the muscles caused by a diffuse hypertonia (excess muscular tension or pressure) involving the voluntary muscles of the neck, shoulders, trunk, arms and legs. Painful muscle spasms may also be present. Unlike many autoimmune diseases which have a higher incidence in women, stiff-man syndrome is found more frequently in men. Approximately 70 percent of those afflicted are men. Oddly enough, women can have the stiff-man syndrome.
