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Accession Number:
AD1151865
Title:
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for the Patient with Stiff Person Syndrome
Report Date:
2021-11-01
Abstract:
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neuromuscular condition characterized by axial and proximal muscle stiffness and rigidity, with superimposed spasms, occurring in approximately 1-2 : 1 million patients. It is associated with certain HLA genes but has no known genetic inheritance pattern.1It can exist concurrently with other autoimmune conditions such as vitiligo, diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, and pernicious anemia. Cancer may predispose the development of SPS as well.3
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