Rare case of progressive supranuclear palsy
- VernacularTitle:Бөөмсийн дээрх даамжрах саагийн ховор тохиолдол
- Author:
Sainbileg B
1
;
Byambatsetseg E
2
;
Lkhagvasuren D
3
;
Natsagdorj L
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Third State Central Hospital
2. Department of Neurology, Darkhan-Uul Hospital
3. Medtrauma Hospital
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Tauopathy;
Ocular movement disorder;
Progression;
Degenerative disorder;
Neuromaging
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2026;96(6):233-238
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder, is mainly characterised by supranuclear palsy, trunk imbalance, and cognitive impairment. Its prevalence is believed to be high, although it remains underdiagnosed. Various clinical presentations have been linked to this entity, often making its diagnosis difficult and leading to delays of three to four years before it is established. PSP diagnosis mainly relies on clinical data and can only be confirmed with the neuropathological findings at autopsy. However, recent research indicates that neuroimaging, namely, brain MRI, can aid in earlier diagnosis.
Case presentation:We report the case of a 60-something-year-old male with a history of recurrent and unexplained falls over the last few years that had been wrongly attributed to Parkinson’s disease. He initially presented complaining of ataxia and a tendency to recurring falls that got progressively worse, and eventually, he was not able to walk on his own. Concomitantly, there was also a cognitive dysfunction with frontal predominance. An exhaustive physical examination and clinical history revealed indicators consistent with PSP.
Conclusion:PSP diagnosis demands a high clinical suspicion, and hence, clinicians should have a good understanding of this disease for its early recognition. Although it is a devastating disorder and no medications that can reverse the disease course are currently available, early diagnosis of PSP may contribute to improving the quality of life of the patients and their families and prevent complications. This report highlights the importance of clinical examinations, particularly eye examinations and radiological imaging, in patients with PSP.
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