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ArticleClinical interventions in aging2014

A case of atypical progressive supranuclear palsy.

Simona Spaccavento, Marina Del Prete, Angela Craca, Anna Loverre

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Article in Clinical interventions in aging, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. Article
  2. Clinical Progression in Four Cases of Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech.American journal of speech-language pathology · 2018
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  3. Review
  4. PSP-FTD Complex: A Possible Variant of PSP.American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Simona SpaccaventoIRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Cassano Murge, Bari, Italy.
Marina Del PreteIRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Cassano Murge, Bari, Italy.
Angela CracaIRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Cassano Murge, Bari, Italy.
Anna LoverreIRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, Cassano Murge, Bari, Italy.
Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative extrapyramidal syndrome. Studies have demonstrated that PSP can present clinically as an atypical dementing syndrome dominated by a progressive apraxia of speech (AOS) and aphasia.

aimWe aimed to investigate the clinical presentation of PSP, using a comprehensive multidimensional evaluation, and the disease response to various pharmacological treatments.

methodsA 72-year-old right-handed male, with 17 years education, who first presented with aphasia, AOS, depression, apathy, and postural instability at 69 years; a complete neuropsychological evaluation, tapping the different cognitive domains, was performed.

resultsTesting revealed a moderate global cognitive deficit (Mini-Mental State Examination test score =20), low memory test scores (story recall, Rey's 15-word Immediate and Delayed Recall), and poor phonemic and semantic fluency. The patient's language was characterized by AOS, with slow speech rate, prolonged intervals between syllables and words, decreased articulatory accuracy, sound distortions, and anomia. Behavioral changes, such as depression, anxiety, apathy, and irritability, were reported. The neurological examination revealed supranuclear vertical gaze palsy, poor face miming, and a mild balance deficit. Magnetic resonance imaging showed only widespread cortical atrophy. Single photon emission computed tomography demonstrated left > right frontotemporal cortical abnormalities. After 6 months, a further neuropsychological assessment showed a progression in cognitive deficits, with additional attention deficits. The patient reported frequent falls, but the neurological deficits remained unchanged. Neuroimaging tests showed the same brain involvement.

conclusionOur case highlights the heterogeneity of the clinical features in this syndrome, demonstrating that atypical PSP can present as AOS and aphasia, without the classical features or involvement of the subcortical gray and brainstem region, commonly affected in typical PSP.

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AgedAphasiaExecutive FunctionHumansMaleNeuropsychological TestsParkinson DiseasePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSupranuclear Palsy, Progressiveneuropsychological deficitspharmacological treatments

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