Meeting
Abstract Number: 1137
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Case Presentation: Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare chronic autoimmune condition characterized by progressive muscle rigidity, postural instability, axial and limb stiffness, anxiety, phobias, and intermittent painful muscle spasms. The prevalence is estimated at 1-2 cases per million. Affected persons are aged 20-50 years with a female predominance. Its pathophysiology involves antibodies against the […]