Abstract
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder affecting areas of the spinal cord, brain-stem, and cortex and is characterized by cell loss primarily affecting the autonomic and motor systems. The estimated global incidence is approximately 0.6/100,000 per annum, with a higher incidence of 3/100,000 per annum in those aged over 50 years. The mean onset age is 50 to 70 years and average life expectancy from onset of symptoms is approximately 7 years.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Laryngology |
| Subtitle of host publication | A case-based Approach |
| Editors | Jacqueline Allen, Reza Nouraei, Guri Sandhu |
| Place of Publication | USA |
| Publisher | Plural Publishing Inc |
| Chapter | 49 |
| Pages | 521-531 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781944883591 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
