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Primary lateral sclerosis
Primary lateral sclerosis
Disease overview
Primary lateral sclerosis is a motor neuron disease primarily affecting the corticospinal tracts. It is characterized by spastic paraplegia with normal sensation.
It typically has an insidious onset i...
Detailed description
Primary lateral sclerosis is a motor neuron disease primarily affecting the corticospinal tracts. It is characterized by spastic paraplegia with normal sensation.
It typically has an insidious onset in middle age (50-60 years old) and progresses slowly. It manifests as progressive spastic paraplegia or quadriplegia, with subsequent involvement of the upper limbs and pharyngeal muscles.
Disease information
Disease name
Primary lateral sclerosis
English name
Primary lateral sclerosis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
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