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Neurology India
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India
ISSN: 0028-3886 EISSN: 0028-3886
Vol. 58, No. 1, 2010, pp. 115-117
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Bioline Code: ni10025
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Neurology India, Vol. 58, No. 1, 2010, pp. 115-117
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Intrathecal baclofen pump implantation in a case of stiff person syndrome
Maramattom, Bobby Varkey
Abstract
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare disorder characterized by severe axial and/or limb rigidity, spasms and continuous motor unit activity on EMG. Symptomatically these patients are usually treated with GABAergic medications. We present a 45-year-old woman with SPS, who failed high dose of GABAergic medication. With intrathecal baclofen by intrathecal baclofen pump she had a significant improvement in her symptoms and quality of life.
Keywords
Intrathecal baclofen pump, stiff man syndrome, stiff person syndrome
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