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Progressive supranuclear palsy

What is Progressive supranuclear palsy?

A rare late-onset neurodegenerative disease characterized by supranuclear gaze palsy, postural instability, progressive rigidity, and mild dementia.

Other condition names

  • PSP syndrome

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: 1-9 in 100,000
  • Europe: 1-5 in 10,000
  • United States: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • Adult
  • Elderly
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