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  • Late-Onset Wilson’s disease, Dementia, Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities (P4.198)
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • late onset wilson s disease dementia Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities p4 198
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

Paula Teixeira Marques - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Late-Onset Wilson’s disease, Dementia, Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities (P4.198)
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • late onset wilson s disease dementia Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities p4 198
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

Beltrami Larissa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Late-Onset Wilson’s disease, Dementia, Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities (P4.198)
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • late onset wilson s disease dementia Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities p4 198
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

Francisco M.b. Germiniani - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Late-Onset Wilson’s disease, Dementia, Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities (P4.198)
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • late onset wilson s disease dementia Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities p4 198
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • What’s in a name? Problems, facts and controversies regarding neurological eponyms
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2016
    Co-Authors: Hélio A.g. Teive, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Plínio M. G. Lima, Renato P. Munhoz
    Abstract:

    The use of eponyms in neurology remains controversial, and important questions have been raised about their appropriateness. Different approaches have been taken, with some eponyms being excluded, others replaced, and new ones being created. An example is Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome, which has been replaced by neurodegeneration with brain iron accuulatium (NBIA). Amiothoplic lateral sclerosys (ALS), for which the eponym is Charcot’s disease, has been replaced in the USA by Lou Gehrig’s disease. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an eponym that is still the subject of controversy, and various different names are associated with it. Finally,restless legs Syndrome (RLS), which was for years known as Ekbom’s Syndrome, has been rechristened as RLS/Willis-Ekbom Syndrome.

  • What’s in a name? Problems, facts and controversies regarding neurological eponyms
    Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO), 2016
    Co-Authors: Hélio A.g. Teive, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Plínio M. G. Lima, Renato P. Munhoz
    Abstract:

    ABSTRACT The use of eponyms in neurology remains controversial, and important questions have been raised about their appropriateness. Different approaches have been taken, with some eponyms being excluded, others replaced, and new ones being created. An example is Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome, which has been replaced by neurodegeneration with brain iron accuulatium (NBIA). Amiothoplic lateral sclerosys (ALS), for which the eponym is Charcot’s disease, has been replaced in the USA by Lou Gehrig’s disease. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an eponym that is still the subject of controversy, and various different names are associated with it. Finally,restless legs Syndrome (RLS), which was for years known as Ekbom’s Syndrome, has been rechristened as RLS/Willis-Ekbom Syndrome

Hélio A.g. Teive - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Late-Onset Wilson’s disease, Dementia, Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities (P4.198)
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • late onset wilson s disease dementia Ekbom Syndrome and whitte matter hyperintensities p4 198
    Neurology, 2017
    Co-Authors: Paula Teixeira Marques, Beltrami Larissa, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Hélio A.g. Teive, Francis Paciornik Zorzetto
    Abstract:

    Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a patient with late-onset Wilson’s disease, dementia and Ekbom Syndrome. Background: Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder due to a mutation in the ATP7B gene, causing impairment of biliary excretion of copper and its accumulation, first in the liver but ultimately in the brain and other tissues. Ekbom Syndrome is characterized by a firm conviction by the patient that he/she is infested by parasites which come out of the skin, mouth, eyes or genital region. Design/Methods: We report the case of a patient with an atypical presentations of Wilson’s disease with Ekbom Syndrome. Results: A 69 year-old man with chronic liver disease was referred to the Neurology group to investigate cognitive impairment, mostly executive complaints and deficits of episodic memory that had started 3 years previously. Neurological examination showed only flapping tremor. On follow-up the patient worsened and became agitated, aggressive and confused. After 6 months he started saying there were bugs moving through his skin, which were not observed by his relatives. Subsequently he developed extrapiramidal signs, with bradikynesia and muscle stiffness. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter hyperintensities and cortical atrophy. Total serum ceruluplasmin was low in 2 occasions: 6.9 and 11. Ophthalmologic evaluation showed Kayser-Fleischer rings in both eyes. The diagnosis of Wilson’s disease was made and D-penicilamine was initiated, without clinical response. Conclusions: Ekbom Syndrome is normally related to psychiatric conditions or dementia, but its presence should raise the suspicion of other neurodegenerative disorders as it can appear before other classical signs. Although late-onset Wilson’s disease is rare and usually doesn’t present with initial dementia, it may have an atypical course. It should be included in the differential diagnosis work-up of dementia, especially because it is a potentially treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Disclosure: Dr. Marques has nothing to disclose. Dr. Larissa has nothing to disclose. Dr. Germiniani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teive has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zorzetto has nothing to disclose.

  • What’s in a name? Problems, facts and controversies regarding neurological eponyms
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2016
    Co-Authors: Hélio A.g. Teive, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Plínio M. G. Lima, Renato P. Munhoz
    Abstract:

    The use of eponyms in neurology remains controversial, and important questions have been raised about their appropriateness. Different approaches have been taken, with some eponyms being excluded, others replaced, and new ones being created. An example is Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome, which has been replaced by neurodegeneration with brain iron accuulatium (NBIA). Amiothoplic lateral sclerosys (ALS), for which the eponym is Charcot’s disease, has been replaced in the USA by Lou Gehrig’s disease. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an eponym that is still the subject of controversy, and various different names are associated with it. Finally,restless legs Syndrome (RLS), which was for years known as Ekbom’s Syndrome, has been rechristened as RLS/Willis-Ekbom Syndrome.

  • What’s in a name? Problems, facts and controversies regarding neurological eponyms
    Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO), 2016
    Co-Authors: Hélio A.g. Teive, Francisco M.b. Germiniani, Plínio M. G. Lima, Renato P. Munhoz
    Abstract:

    ABSTRACT The use of eponyms in neurology remains controversial, and important questions have been raised about their appropriateness. Different approaches have been taken, with some eponyms being excluded, others replaced, and new ones being created. An example is Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome, which has been replaced by neurodegeneration with brain iron accuulatium (NBIA). Amiothoplic lateral sclerosys (ALS), for which the eponym is Charcot’s disease, has been replaced in the USA by Lou Gehrig’s disease. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an eponym that is still the subject of controversy, and various different names are associated with it. Finally,restless legs Syndrome (RLS), which was for years known as Ekbom’s Syndrome, has been rechristened as RLS/Willis-Ekbom Syndrome