Temblor ortostático como causa de inestabilidad postural en enfermedad de Parkinson: Caso clínico / Orthostatic tremor causing postural instability in Parkinson disease: Report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
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138(11): 1410-1413, nov. 2010. ilus
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in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
Parkinson disease (PD) is a movement disorder characterized clinically by the variable combination of rigidity, bradykinesia, rest tremor and postural instability. Usually postural instability is a late-onset manifestation and is frequently associated with axial manifestations and with a poor prognosis. We report a 67-year-old female with orthostatic tremor as the etiology of her postural instability. The patient was treated with increasing doses of clonazepam, reaching 2 mg/day, and levodopa. There was an improvement of postural instability with a good response of parkinsonian symptoms.
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Main subject:
Parkinson Disease
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Tremor
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Sensation Disorders
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Postural Balance
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad católica de Chile/CL
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