Probable hereditary multiple system atrophy-autonomic (MSA-A) in a family in the United States

摘要

Multiple system atrophy-autonomic (MSA-A) is a typically spontaneous neurological disorder. The disease, distinguished by a "hot cross bun" sign on MRI, causes a series of autonomic dysfunctions including orthostatic hypotension and genitourinary and gastrointestinal problems. We present an 84 year-old woman with MSA-A symptoms who was positive for a "hot cross bun" sign. Genetic testing was used to rule out other possible ataxias. Importantly, the patient's two sisters also presented with similar symptoms indicating a possible autosomal dominant linkage. To our knowledge, this is the first report of hereditary MSA-A in the USA.