An Interesting Case of Thyrotoxicosis with Choreoathetosis - A Rare Association.
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Thyrotoxicosis may present with spectrum of movement disorders. Though tremor is most frequently associated, chorea has also been reported rarely. A rare case of thyrotoxicosis in a young female presenting with choreoathetotic movement is reported here. The choreoathetotic movement in this case was attributed to thyrotoxicosis based on clinical and biochemical criteria after exclusion of other causes.
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Main subject:
Thyrotoxicosis
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Female
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Humans
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Chorea
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Young Adult
Language:
En
Year:
2013
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