Sudden death and paroxysmal autonomic dysfunction in stiff-man syndrome
Mitsumoto H, Schwartzman M, Estes M, Chou S, La Franchise E, De Camilli P, Solimena M. Sudden death and paroxysmal autonomic dysfunction in stiff-man syndrome. Journal Of Neurology 1991, 238: 91-96. PMID: 1649913, DOI: 10.1007/bf00315688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStiff-man syndromeGABA-ergic neuronsAutonomic dysfunctionBrain stemSpinal cordCause of deathChronic inflammatory reactionPerivascular gliosisArterial hypertensionPerivascular infiltrationMuscle spasmNeuropathological studiesAutoimmune diseasesBasal gangliaFunctional impairmentUnexpected deathInflammatory reactionLymphocytic perivascular infiltrationSudden deathMuscular abnormalitiesCerebrospinal fluidPupillary dilationFrequent attacksDysfunctionNeurons