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Medical Mimics of Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Mimic syndromes may differ from a neurodegenerative condition not only in natural history with periods of stability or even spontaneous improvement, but also because the mimic may be treatable. Careful attention to history and clinical examination are required to ensure that important clues to a mimic syndrome are not overlooked. Atypical features, failure to progress, or the development of new or atypical signs should trigger a full reevaluation and a search for a mimic syndrome.

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    Orla Hardiman (HRB Clinician Scientist, Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Professor)

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    Colin P. Doherty

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Rowland, L.P., Hardiman, O. (2011). Medical Mimics of Neurodegenerative Diseases. In: Hardiman, O., Doherty, C. (eds) Neurodegenerative Disorders. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-011-3_11

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