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Evolution of motor dyscontrol in a case of narcolepsy

P. Devnani, K. Ravishankar

Keywords : MSLT, RBD REM, RWA.

Citation Information : Devnani P, Ravishankar K. Evolution of motor dyscontrol in a case of narcolepsy. Indian Sleep Med 2010; 5 (3):95-97.

DOI: 10.5005/ijsm-5-3-95

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Published Online: 01-07-2018

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Abstract

We present an interesting case of narcolepsy with parasomnia and RBD in a teenage girl and discuss the development and pathophysiology of motor dyscontrol in narcolepsy.


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