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[Imotivated laughter: report of 3 cases]
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|March 1, 1985
Summary
Involuntary laughter can be a symptom of neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and stroke. This study explores three cases, highlighting the varied causes and pathophysiology of this rare neurological finding.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Involuntary, unmotivated laughter is a rare neurological symptom.
- Its occurrence in conditions like multiple sclerosis is documented but uncommon.
- Cerebral arteritis has not been previously associated with involuntary laughter in available literature.