[Hemiballistic syndrome in a drummer]

Author(s): Meyen, B., Schoser, B. G.

Journal/Book: Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 1999; 67: 225-8.

Abstract: We report an acute right-sided functional hemiballistic syndrome of the upper and lower limb combined with functional choreatic symptoms of the right forearm and hand of an 59 year old drummer. After a wide range of diagnostic procedures, no somatic reasons could be delineated. Finally a lifetime associated syndrome could be elucidated. We therefore reviewed possible diagnostic and methodical neurological and psychosomatic aspects of functional hemiballism.

Keyword(s): Case Report. English Abstract. Human. Laterality/physiology. Male. Middle Age. Movement Disorders/physiopathology. Music. Occupational Diseases/physiopathology

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