Twenty Year and Still Isolated Form of Restless Arm with Hypometabolism of Brain in Caudate Bilaterally

Journal Title: International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 2

Abstract

We reported a patient with restless arm but without any other extremity involvement during 20 year period. There was hypometabolism of brain in caudate bilaterally. Interestingly, the restlessness had not progressed to involve other hand or his legs during this long time period. Only restless arm syndrome (RAS) is very rare. In describing the patient, we hope to raise awareness about RAS and avoid misdiagnoses and inappropriate investigations.

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Koçer Abdulkadir, Varoğlu Asuman, Sanlısoy Buket, Özcan Muhammed Emin

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  • EP ID EP241881
  • DOI 10.9734/INDJ/2016/25810
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Koçer Abdulkadir, Varoğlu Asuman, Sanlısoy Buket, Özcan Muhammed Emin (2016). Twenty Year and Still Isolated Form of Restless Arm with Hypometabolism of Brain in Caudate Bilaterally. International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 7(2), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-241881