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Published on: March 21, 2019
57-year-old Female with Unusual Left-arm Movements
Christina M Powell1,1,2,3, Lauren S Rosenblatt2,1,2,3, Laura J Bontempo2,1,2,3
1University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
Introduction:
A 57-year-old, right-hand dominant female presented to the emergency department striking herself with her left hand.
Case Presentation:
The astute medical staff looked beyond a behavioral health etiology. A detailed history, physical examination, and workup reveals the fascinating final diagnosis.
Discussion:
This case takes the reader through the differential diagnosis and systematic workup of uncontrolled limb movements with discussion of the studies which ultimately led to this patient's diagnosis.
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