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Post traumatic Parkinsonism
Parkinsonismo pós traumático
CategoryDefinition
Parkinsonism may be a result of a major head trauma where it occurs in combination with other neurological findings such as weakness and pyramidal signs. It may also occur as a result of multiple blows to the head and may be associated with dementia. It is also called chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Index Terms
Post traumatic ParkinsonismParkinsonism due to chronic traumatic encephalopathydementia pugilisticaParkinsonism secondary to chronic traumatic encephalopathy