Identifier |
walsh_1990_s3_c5 |
Title |
Imbalance and Dementia in an Auto Mechanic: A Family Affair |
Creator |
Robert D. Yee, MD |
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 |
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 |
Case presented at the NANOS 1990 Walsh Session, February 16-17 Contributor Primary |
Collection |
Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu |
Publisher |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
Holding Institution |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Association. NANOS Executive Office 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
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 |
Contributor Primary |
Yee, Robert D. |
Contributor Secondary |
Farlow, Martin R.; Ghetti, Bernardino |
Setname |
ehsl_novel_fbw |
ID |
178798 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6gm8b5g |