Book contents
- Case Studies in Clinical Neurology
- Case Studies in Clinical Neurology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Cases Selection
- Case 1Tremor and Falls
- Case 2Numbness and Vertigo
- Case 3Weakness and Incontinence
- Case 4Difficulty Walking
- Case 5Progressive Fatigue
- Case 6Abnormal Limb Movements
- Case 7Progressive Numbness
- Case 8Asymmetric Weakness
- Case 9Clumsy and Moody
- Case 10Aches and Weakness
- Case 11Falls and Confusion
- Case 12Progressive Imbalance
- Case 13Sudden Weakness
- Case 14Progressive Confusion
- Case 15Foot Pain
- Case 16New Headache
- Case 17Fevers and Seizures
- Case 18Incontinence and Fatigue
- Case 19Facial Pain
- Case 20Sudden Memory Loss
- Case 21Chronic Weakness
- Case 22Progressive Headache
- Case 23Weakness on Awakening
- Case 24Headache and Vision Loss
- Case 25Dizziness and Falls
- Case 26Dry Mouth and Stiffness
- Case 27Tremor
- Case 28Weak and Tingly
- Case 29Leg Pain and Weakness
- Case 30Shaking All Over
- Most Likely Diagnoses
- Index
Case 12 - Progressive Imbalance
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 June 2026
Book contents
- Case Studies in Clinical Neurology
- Case Studies in Clinical Neurology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Cases Selection
- Case 1Tremor and Falls
- Case 2Numbness and Vertigo
- Case 3Weakness and Incontinence
- Case 4Difficulty Walking
- Case 5Progressive Fatigue
- Case 6Abnormal Limb Movements
- Case 7Progressive Numbness
- Case 8Asymmetric Weakness
- Case 9Clumsy and Moody
- Case 10Aches and Weakness
- Case 11Falls and Confusion
- Case 12Progressive Imbalance
- Case 13Sudden Weakness
- Case 14Progressive Confusion
- Case 15Foot Pain
- Case 16New Headache
- Case 17Fevers and Seizures
- Case 18Incontinence and Fatigue
- Case 19Facial Pain
- Case 20Sudden Memory Loss
- Case 21Chronic Weakness
- Case 22Progressive Headache
- Case 23Weakness on Awakening
- Case 24Headache and Vision Loss
- Case 25Dizziness and Falls
- Case 26Dry Mouth and Stiffness
- Case 27Tremor
- Case 28Weak and Tingly
- Case 29Leg Pain and Weakness
- Case 30Shaking All Over
- Most Likely Diagnoses
- Index
Summary
A 70-year-old woman with no past neurological history presents to the neurology clinic with family. Her daughter states the patient has become progressively unable to care for herself over the past 3 years, specifically more confused and having difficulty walking. The patient states she does not feel imbalanced or confused, but her daughter says she has become unsteady on her feet over the past year and will sometimes stand in place, unable to take a step. She is falling more frequently, usually backward, and cannot safely or reliably pay bills, schedule and attend appointments, or independently grocery shop.
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- Case Studies in Clinical NeurologyChallenging Cases to Explore Differential Diagnoses, pp. 64 - 68Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2026
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