Patterns and causes of supranuclear vertical gaze palsy: A retrospective, single-institutional study in 113 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Supranuclear vertical gaze palsy (SVGP) is a hallmark feature of progressive supranuclear gaze palsy (PSP). However, it can also occur in a variety of other disorders affecting the upper brainstem. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of potential etiologies of SVGP, and to characterize the associated clinical features.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed data of all patients presenting with SVGP in inpatient and outpatient care in the University Hospital for Neurology Graz between January 2012 and June 2022. SVGP was diagnosed clinically by neurologists and all diagnoses were established based on clinical evaluation.

Results

Of the included 113 patients (66 males, 47 females; mean age: 67.5 years) the most common etiologies were Parkinsonian

SUBMITTER: Kern D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489910 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature