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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Main Authors: Carlos Eduardo Dall’aglio Rocha, Fábio de Nazaré Oliveira, Lucas Crociati Meguins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2011-12-01
Series:Brazilian Neurosurgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1625639