Introduction: Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle rigidity and painful spasms, primarily affecting axial and proximal musculature. Its diagnosis can be challenging due to clinical overlap with other neurological conditions such as spasticity, dystonia, or functional movement disorders. The detection of antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) is a key biomarker that supports diagnosis. Methods: Two clinical...
Source: PubMed - functional neurological disorder AND differential diagnosis · Published 26 Aug 2026 · Imported 17 Oct 2026
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