Neuroacanthocytosis : a Case Report
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چکیده
An adult male with severe tic disorder presented with recurrent injury to tongue and dysphagia. There were a significant excess of acanthocytes in the peripheral blood smear. Treatment with lithium resulted in a considerable reduction in the severity of tics and self-injurious behaviour.
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دوره 43 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001