Acquired ataxia: classification and diagnostic approach

[[EN] Acquired ataxias are a group of heterogeneous diseases that includes those with autoimmune (paraneoplastic and non-paraneoplastic), toxic, infectious, vitamin deficiency, tumor and vascular origin. Given the wide differential diagnosis, the diagnostic approach must be carried out following a s...

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Autor: Adarmes-Gómez, Astrid
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/295704
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/295704
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85143212438
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Targeted treatment
Acquired ataxias
Autoimmune ataxias
Diagnostic approach
Tratamiento dirigido
Ataxias adquiridas
Ataxias autoinmunes
Aproximación diagnóstica
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Sumario:[[EN] Acquired ataxias are a group of heterogeneous diseases that includes those with autoimmune (paraneoplastic and non-paraneoplastic), toxic, infectious, vitamin deficiency, tumor and vascular origin. Given the wide differential diagnosis, the diagnostic approach must be carried out following a systematic study, with directed anamnesis and a complete physical examination being essential. In this group of ataxias, it is relevant to reach a conclusive diagnosis, because in most cases specific treatment could be offered.