An uncommon cause of recurrent falls in an elderly man
Falls are common among the elderly population. Examinations for the cause of falls are usually mundane, but may be challenging, leading to surprising diagnoses. We report on a previously healthy elderly man who presented with repeated falls and rapidly progressive limitations in mobility, in additio...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2011-08, Vol.17 (4), p.328-331 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Falls are common among the elderly population. Examinations for the cause of falls are usually mundane, but may be challenging, leading to surprising diagnoses. We report on a previously healthy elderly man who presented with repeated falls and rapidly progressive limitations in mobility, in addition to a stutter. Neuroimaging was particularly helpful for making the diagnosis in this patient. |
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ISSN: | 1024-2708 2226-8707 |