Progressive supranuclear palsy



Cause of supranuclear palsy

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Cause of supranuclear palsy

Illustration showing affected parts of the brain

Deterioration of cells in the brainstem, cerebral cortex, cerebellum and basal ganglia — a cluster of cells deep within your brain — is what causes the coordination and movement issues of progressive supranuclear palsy.
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