Neurol. praxi. 2017;18(5):326-328 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2017.106
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) represents an atypical parkinsonian syndrome, presenting with symmetrical parkinsonism,early and progressive postural instability with frequent falls, supranuclear gaze palsy, frontal cognitive disorder and some othersymptoms. A poorly levodopa responsivity is typical. In the early course of disease develops an eating disorder, particularlyprogressive dysphagia, often leading to complications such as aspiration pneumonia, a frequent cause of death. In addition tothat, a distinct eating behavior is typical for the disorder, for example difficulty with judging the amount of food, binge eatingor recently described greed for food. This short review summarizes the facts about pathogenesis, contributing factors, clinicalpicture and finally management of eating disorder in PSP.
Published: November 1, 2017 Show citation