Multiple System Atrophy
Alternate Names : Neurologic Orthostatic Hypotension, Parkinson's Plus Syndrome, Shy-Drager Syndrome, Shy-McGee-Drager Syndrome
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Diagnosis & Tests
The health care provider may perform the following:
- Eye examination: may reveal atrophy of the iris and paralysis of eye muscles.
- Neuromuscular examination:
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Blood pressure measurement: may reveal postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure associated with change in position)
Parkinsonian movements (tremor, rigidity, and slow movements similar to Parkinson's disease) are common.
There are no specific tests to confirm this disease. A neurologist can make the diagnosis based on the history of symptoms, the findings during physical examination, and ruling out other causes of symptoms.
Testing to help confirm the diagnosis may include the following:
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