Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis—The Complex Phenotype—From an Epidemiological Perspective: A Focus on Extrapyramidal and Non-Motor Features
Daniele Urso, Stefano Zoccolella, Valentina Gnoni, Giancarlo Logroscino
Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common motor neuron disease (MND) and has emerged, among the disorders, with the largest increase in incidence in Western countries. Although the typical clinical phenotype of ALS involves simultaneous upper and lower motor neurons, there is growing evidence that the neurodegeneration during the course of the disease can also involve other motor and non-motor regions. In this review, we analyzed and discussed available data from epidemiological population-based studies on extrapyramidal and non-motor features during the course of ALS.
Topics & Concepts
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisNeuroscienceNeurodegenerationMotor neuronDiseaseMovement disordersMotor systemPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicineEpidemiologyPopulationPsychologyPathologyEnvironmental healthAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ResearchParkinson's Disease Mechanisms and TreatmentsNeurological diseases and metabolism