Stiff-Person Syndrome masking an atypical Chorea-Acanthocytosis-like syndrome

Authors

  • Fabio Lamanna Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Alessio Masaracchio Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Carmen Terranova Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Vincenzo Rizzo Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Loredana Mirci Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Irene Aricò Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Angelina Laganà Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina
  • Francesca Granada Neuroradiology Unit, University of Messina, Messina
  • Angelo Labate Neurophysiopathology and Movement Disorders Clinic, University of Messina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13129/3035-062X/prnr-4217

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2024-06-20

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