Hemichorea, parkinson's disease or somatoform disorder? A hard differential diagnosis

Authors

  • David Gonçalves Nordon FCMS/PUC-SP
  • Rodrigo Rejtman Guimarães FCMS/PUC-SP
  • Vicente Spinola Dias Neto FCMS/PUC-SP

Keywords:

movement, Parkinson's disease, chorea.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The diagnosis of movement disorders can be quite complex, as its causes may be both organic and psychogenic. We present the case of a 62 year old woman, with a 12 year old history of movement disorder, whose treatment has been insufficient and possibly inadequate, and her diagnosis has been doubtful and not yet defined. We discuss our diagnostic methods and empirical treatments, looking for the best for our patient.

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Author Biographies

David Gonçalves Nordon, FCMS/PUC-SP

Acadêmico do curso de Medicina FCMS/PUC-SP. Acupunturista pelo Colégio Brasileiro de Acupuntura

Rodrigo Rejtman Guimarães, FCMS/PUC-SP

Acadêmico do curso de medicina FCMS/PUC-SP

Vicente Spinola Dias Neto, FCMS/PUC-SP

Professor do Depto. de Medicina FCMS/PUC-SP

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Published

2010-12-22

How to Cite

1.
Nordon DG, Guimarães RR, Dias Neto VS. Hemichorea, parkinson’s disease or somatoform disorder? A hard differential diagnosis. Rev. Fac. Ciênc. Méd. Sorocaba [Internet]. 2010Dec.22 [cited 2024Jul.5];12(4):24-6. Available from: https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/RFCMS/article/view/2797

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Case Report

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