What is Multiple system atrophy?
{{Infobox medical condition | name = Multiple system atrophy | synonyms = | image = MSA aSynuclein.jpg | caption = Alpha synuclein immunohistochemistry of the brain showing many glial inclusions | pronounce = | field = | symptoms = | complications = | onset = | duration = | types = | causes = | risks = | diagnosis = | differential = | prevention = | treatment = | medication = | prognosis = | frequency = | deaths = }} '''Multiple system atrophy''' ('''MSA''') is a rare [[Neurodegeneration|neurodegenerative disorder]]<ref>{{DorlandsDict|one/000010201|multiple system atrophy}}</ref> which causes [[dysautonomia|autonomic dysfunction]], [[tremor]]s, [[bradykinesia|slow movement]], muscle rigidity, and [[postural instability]] due to dysfunction of the [[basal ganglia]], and [[ataxia]]. This is caused by progressive degeneration of [[neuron]]s in several parts of the [[brain]] including the [[basal ganglia]], [[inferior olivary nucleus]], and [[cerebellum]]. The symptoms are closely related to [[Parkinson's disease]]. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Diseases]] {{med-stub}}