Progressive supranuclear palsy Progressive supranuclear palsy is
a movement disorder that occurs from damage to certain nerve
cells in the brain. Dementia-nuchal dystonia; Richardson-Steele-
Olszewski syndrome; Palsy - progressive supranuclear Causes,
incidence, and risk factors Progressive supranuclear palsy is a
condition that causes symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's
disease. It involves damage to many cells of the brain. Many
areas are affected, including the part of the brainstem where
cells that control eye movement are located. Also affected is an
area of the brain that controls steadiness when you walk. The
frontal lobes of the brain are also affected, leading to
personality changes. The cause of the damage to the brain cells
is unknown. The disease gets worse over time. People with this
condition have deposits in brain tissues that look like those
found in patients with Alzheimer's disease. There is a loss of
tissue in most areas of the brain and in some parts of the
spinal cord. The disorder is