Mills syndrome
ORPHA:94091· ICD-10 G12.2
Definition
A rare, acquired motor neuron disease characterized by a slowly progressive, unilateral, ascending or descending hemiplegia, associated to unilateral or asymmetrical pyramidal signs and no sensory loss. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and controversy exists regarding whether the presence of bulbar symptoms, sphincter disturbances, fasciculations or cognitive manifestations characterize the disease.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 1 000 000
- Age of onset
- Adolescent, Adult, Childhood, Elderly