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The Gordon-Hey reflex.

G W Bruyn1, P Voswinckel

  • 1Dept. of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box K5Q-112, Postbus 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Journal of the History of the Neurosciences
|July 19, 2002
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Sydenham's chorea, once common, is now rare. The Gordon-Hey reflex, a diagnostic aid for Sydenham's chorea, is no longer mentioned in neurology textbooks despite its historical significance.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Sydenham's chorea, historically termed 'chorea minor,' was frequently encountered by neurologists between 1850 and 1950.
  • Severe cases presented with muscular hypotonia, leading to misdiagnoses of paralysis and terms like 'chorea mollis' or 'chorea paralytica.'

Discussion:

  • The Gordon-Hey reflex was a key diagnostic indicator for Sydenham's chorea in historical medical literature.
  • The pathophysiology of this reflex remains largely unclarified, contributing to its obscurity.

Key Insights:

  • The incidence of Sydenham's chorea has significantly declined, making it a rare condition for contemporary neurologists.
  • The Gordon-Hey reflex, once crucial for diagnosis, has vanished from modern neurology textbooks.

Outlook:

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  • Further research into the pathophysiology of the Gordon-Hey reflex could offer new insights into Sydenham's chorea.
  • Revisiting historical diagnostic methods may provide a more comprehensive understanding of neurological conditions.