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Atrofia multisistémica - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Síndrome de Shy-Drager; Hipotensión ortostática neurológica; Síndrome de Shy-McGee-Drager; Síndrome de Parkinson plus; AMS-P; AMS-C

Definición:

La atrofia multisistémica (AMS) es una rara afección que causa síntomas similares al mal de Parkinson. Sin embargo, los pacientes con esta enfermedad presentan un daño más generalizado a la parte del sistema nervioso que controla funciones importantes, como la frecuencia cardíaca, la presión arterial y la sudoración.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La causa se desconoce. La atrofia multisistémica se desarrolla gradualmente y con mucha frecuencia se diagnostica en hombres mayores de 60 años.

Sistema nervioso central

Reviewed last on: 11/22/2010
Kevin Sheth, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Jankovic J, Shannon KM. Movement disorders. In: Bradley WG, Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, eds. Bradley: Neurology in Clinical Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier; 2008:chap 75.

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