Hemiparkinsonism associated with mesencephalic cavernoma: case report and review of literature
Parkinsonism is a movement disorder characterized by resting tremor, slow and decreased movements (hypokinesia and akinesia), rigidity, postural instability, problems with gait, and coordination. Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common cause of parkinsonism and its prevalence is estimated t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2011-12-01
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Series: | Brazilian Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1625639 |