Guess the disease!

Topic: Behavior

Created on Wednesday, February 21 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Wednesday, February 21 2007.

 
        A) Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome
 
        B) Sydenham Chorea
 
        C) Riley-Day Syndrome
 
        D) Causalgia
 
        E) Asperger Syndrome
 

 

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This question was created on February 21, 2007 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on February 21, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome

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Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome is a cerebellar ataxia with polymyoclonus which may be postinfectious.  (See References)

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B) Sydenham Chorea

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Sydenham Chorea is a choreiform disorder associated with streptococcal infection.   (See References)

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C) Riley-Day Syndrome

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Riley-Day Syndrome is a congenital, autosomal recessive disease which predominately affects Jewish children. Failure to thrive and fever are early signs. Hyporeflexia and decreased pain & temperature sensation are noted on exam. There is also poor function of the autonomic nervous system. The standard test is for dopamine B-hydroxylase, which is diminished.  (See References)

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D) Causalgia

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Causalgia is a type of peripheral neuralgia in which there is persistent burning pain in an extremity, along with abnormal sympathetic innervation in the affected nerve. It is most often seen after trauma.  (See References)

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E) Asperger Syndrome

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Asperger Syndrome is a disorder thought to typify a high-functioning variant of Autism. These patients may be adept at various cognitive skills, but have difficulty relating socially or emotionally with others.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York.

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Guess the disease!
Question ID: 02210701
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 02/21/2007
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