Ataxia and focal dystonia in Kallmann syndrome
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چکیده
A case of Kallmann syndrome (KS) associated with rare neurological manifestations is presented. Cerebellar ataxia probably caused by a small posterior fossa and a focal dystonia affecting the left lower limb expand the spectrum of neurological manifestations occurring in KS. Further studies are needed to better understand these manifestations.
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دوره 4 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016