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Whilst rigidity is classically identified as a hallmark feature of Parkinson's disease, muscle wasting is not. Parkinson's patients may occasionally develop hallucinations as well, but this is usually at later stages of the disease.
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d
Muscle wasting, hallucinations, rigidity
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Muscle wasting, tongue fasciculations, and slurred speech may be signs of motor neurone disease, as opposed to Parkinson's disease.
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b
Muscle wasting, tongue fasciculations, slurred speech
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Ataxia, action tremor, and reduced coordination may occur in cerebellar disease. Notably, Parkinson's disease is associated with a resting tremor, whereas cerebellar disease usually involves an intention tremor which worsens with movement.
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c
Ataxia, intention tremor, reduced coordination
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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurones in the substantia nigra of the brain. The reduced levels of dopamine usually result in initial motor symptoms: bradykinesia (slow movements), a unilateral resting tremor, and increased cogwheel rigidity.
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Bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity
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Whilst a resting tremor is a hallmark feature of Parkinson's disease, ataxia and brisk reflexes are not.
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Ataxia, brisk reflexes, resting tremor
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Parkinson's Disease
Topic
141
Neurology
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Which of the following options correctly identifies the 3 cardinal features of Parkinson's disease?
a