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A Case of Stiff Person Syndrome Treated Using Intrathecal Baclofen

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder with chronic muscle spasms leading to chronic pain and debilitation. Case Report: We describe a case of a 57-year-old man with the history of Diabetes mellitus type 1 diagnosed 15 years back with high-titer positive anti-GAD antibodies and poorly controlled blood sugar levels under highly dosed insulin treatment. Discussion: Intrathecal baclofen showed a marked improvement for the relief of spasticity with the choice of a baclofen pump for similar patients.

Source: Nepal Journal of Neuroscience

DOI: 10.3126/njn.v20i3.57438

Authors: Pratik Paudel, Pritam Gurung, Manik Kumar Lama, Sambardhan Dabadi, Resha Shrestha, Rakshya Gautam, Basant Pant

Institution: Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4388569705

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