RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Multiple system atrophy
JF Practical Neurology
JO Pract Neurol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 208
OP 221
DO 10.1136/pn-2020-002797
VO 23
IS 3
A1 Yee Yen Goh
A1 Emma Saunders
A1 Samantha Pavey
A1 Emma Rushton
A1 Niall Quinn
A1 Henry Houlden
A1 Viorica Chelban
YR 2023
UL http://pn.bmj.com/content/23/3/208.abstract
AB This is a practical guide to diagnosing and managing multiple system atrophy (MSA). We explain the newly published Movement Disorders Society Consensus Diagnostic Criteria, which include new ‘Clinically Established MSA’ and ‘Possible Prodromal MSA’ categories, hopefully reducing time to diagnosis. We then highlight the key clinical features of MSA to aid diagnosis. We include a list of MSA mimics with suggested methods of differentiation from MSA. Lastly, we discuss practical symptom management in people living with MSA, including balancing side effects, with the ultimate aim of improving quality of life.Data sharing not applicable as no datasets generated and/or analysed for this study.