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Striatonigral Degeneration Reviewed 11-6-2002 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Striatonigral Degeneration?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Striatonigral Degeneration? Striatonigral degeneration is a neurological disorder caused by a disruption in the connection between two areas of the brain-the striatum and the substantia nigra. These two areas work together to enable balance and movement. Striatonigral degeneration is a type of multiple system atrophy (MSA). Symptoms of the disorder resemble some of those seen in Parkinson's disease, including rigidity, instability, impaired speech, and slow movements. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Worldwide Education & Awareness for Movement
Disorders (WE MOVE)
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
American Parkinson Disease Association
National Parkinson Foundation
Parkinson's Action Network (PAN)
Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)
Shy-Drager/Multiple System Atrophy Support Group, Inc.
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