| Identifier |
walsh_1990_s3_c5 |
| Title |
Imbalance and Dementia in an Auto Mechanic: A Family Affair |
| Creator |
Robert D. Yee, MD; Martin R. Farlow, MD; Bernardino Ghetti, MD |
| Affiliation |
(RDY) (MRF) (BG) Indianapolis, IN |
| Subject |
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease; Chromosome Disorders; Nystagmus, Pathologic |
| History |
A 41-year old male with imbalance, clumsiness and slurring of speech. |
| Pathology |
Parkinsonian symptoms |
| Disease/Diagnosis |
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease |
| Clinical |
Bell's phenomenon |
| Presenting Symptom |
Ataxic gait; Bradykinesia; Dysnomia; Dysphagia |
| Neuroimaging |
CT; MRI |
| Treatment |
Central muscle relaxants; Antiparkinson agents |
| Date |
1990 |
| References |
1. Gerstmann J, StrHussler E, Scheinker I; Z Ges Neurol Psychiatr 1936; 154:736-762. 2. Farlow MR, Yee RD, Dlouhy SR et al; Neurology 1989; 39:1446-1452. 3. Ghetti B, Tagliavini F, Masters CL et al; Neurology 1989; 39:1453-1461. 4. Hsiao K, Baker HF, Grow TJ et al; Nature 1989; 338:342-345. |
| Language |
eng |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Type |
Text |
| Source |
1990 Walsh Proceedings |
| Relation is Part of |
Frank B. Walsh Society Meeting 1990 |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Walsh Session Annual Meeting Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/Walsh/ |
| Publisher |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
Copyright 2008. For further information regarding the rights to this collection, please visit: https://NOVEL.utah.edu/about/copyright |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6gm8b5g |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_fbw |
| ID |
178798 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6gm8b5g |
