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Related Subjects:Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) |Parkinson Plus syndromes |Parkinsonism |Idiopathic Parkinson disease |Progressive Supranuclear Palsy |Drug Induced Parkinson disease
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Parkinsonism + Conjugate gaze palsies especially difficulty looking downwards. Axial rigidity, hyperextension of the neck and frequent falls. | Progressive supranuclear palsy | Akinetic rigid Parkinsonism + hyperreflexia | Striatal-nigral degeneration | Parkinsonism + poor coordination | Olivopontocerebellar degeneration | Parkinsonism + hypotension and autonomic disturbance | Shy-Drager syndrome | Parkinsonism + dystonic posture, myoclonic jerks and gait disorder. Alien limb phenomena. Frontotemporal dementia. | Corticobasal degeneration |