Desórdenes neurológicos

Successful Diagnosis of Spinocerebellar Ataxia in a Patient Presenting with Progressive Incoordination of Movements

Abstract

Roha Saeed Memon, Iqra Saeed Memon and Muhammad Saeed Memon

A number of disorders cause ataxia which are the determinants of the choice of treatment for the patients affected by it. Correct diagnosis of the underlying disorder depends, not only on the qualification of the attending doctor but also on the accurate communication of the patient with the doctor. History thus plays a vital role in the diagnosis. Proper management might follow counselling sessions at times just to highlight the importance of history to a patient who is unaware about it. Here we present the case of a 32-year-old male who was experiencing progressive motor impairment. This report highlights the value of proper history in the diagnosis of the disease our patient is affected with.