Clinical-pathomorphological correlation in patients with symptomatic dystonias [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2002 Symptomatic dystonia can be the result of various metabolic, degenerative diseases, the consumption of certain medications or exposure to toxic agents.
Ivanović Nataša +4 more
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Sensitivity and specificity of the finger tapping task for the detection of psychogenic movement disorders [PDF]
, 2010 Psychogenic movement disorders (PMD) represent a diagnostically challenging group of patients in movement disorders. Finger tapping tests (FTT) have been used in neuropsychiatric evaluations to identify psychogenic conditions, but their use in movement ...
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New Aspects of Thromboangiitis obliterans (von Winiwarter-Buerger's Disease) [PDF]
, 1984 The existence of thromboangiitis obliterans as a clinical entity has been a matter of debate for many years. In contrast to other immunovasculitides there is no organ involvement while peripheral vessels are affected.
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Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Classifying abnormal tongue movements is challenging due to their varied presentations and limited visibility compared to other body parts. Accurate identification of the phenomenology guides physical examination and can point to specific diagnoses.
Nathaniel Bendahan +4 more
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Self-mutilation in neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2015 Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) is the term applied to a heterogeneous group of disorders resulting in iron deposition in the basal ganglia.
Sadanandavalli Retnaswami Chandra +2 more
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Retrocolis, anterocolis ou tremor cefálico podem predizer a progressão dos movimentos distônicos em pacientes com distonia cervical primária [PDF]
, 2009 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Few studies have attempted to develop clinical predictors for cervical dystonia (CD) aiming at progression of the dystonic movement.
Aguiar, Patrícia Maria de Carvalho +5 more
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The Pain in Dystonia Scale (PIDS)—Validation in Craniofacial and Upper Limb Dystonia
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Pain is one of the most disabling non‐motor symptoms in adult‐onset isolated dystonia (AOID). The Pain in Dystonia Scale (PIDS) was developed and validated in cervical dystonia. Its applicability to other focal subtypes remains unknown.
Veronica Bruno +24 more
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Imaging Studies in Focal Dystonias: A Systems Level Approach to Studying a Systems Level Disorder [PDF]
, 2014 Focal dystonias are dystonias that affect one part of the body, and are sometimes task-specific. Brain imaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation techniques have been valuable in defining the pathophysiology of dystonias in general, and are ...
Blood, Anne J
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Oral health and oral health-related quality of life in patients with oral dystonia indicates their need for dental special care [PDF]
, 2021 This retrospective study aimed in the evaluation of oral health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with oral dystonia (OD). Seventeen patients with OD (Meige Syndrome: n=11, Oromandibular Dystonia: n=6) were included, of which ...
Kottmann, Tanja +4 more
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Treatment of oromandibular dystonia with botulinum toxin [PDF]
The Laryngoscope, 1991 AbstractBotulinum toxin produces muscle weakness by inhibition of acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. The toxin has been used successfully for symptomatic treatment of focal dystonias. Our experience in the use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of oromandibular dystonia in five patients is reported.
N, Hermanowicz, D D, Truong
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