Alternative Names
Dementia-nuchal dystonia; Richardson-Steele-Olszewski syndrome; Palsy – progressive supranuclear
Definition of Progressive supranuclear palsy
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a movement disorder that occurs from damage to certain nerve cells in the brain.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Progressive supranuclear palsy is a condition that causes symptoms similar to those of .
Signs and tests
An exam of the nervous system (neurological examination) may show:
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. There is no known cure for progressive supranuclear palsy.
Expectations (prognosis)
Treatment sometimes can reduce symptoms temporarily, but the condition will get worse. Brain function will decline over time. Death commonly occurs in 5 to 7 years.
Review
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 5/5/2010
