A 63-year-old woman presents with uncomfortable creeping sensations in both legs that occur when sitting quietly in the evening and improve temporarily with ambulation. Vital signs: BP 128/82 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98% on room air. Laboratory studies reveal serum ferritin 8 ng/mL and hemoglobin 10.2 g/dL. She denies leg swelling or skin changes. She takes no dopaminergic medications. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)Restless legs syndromeGABARITO
  2. B)Peripheral neuropathy
  3. C)Myasthenia gravis
  4. D)Essential tremor
  5. E)Akathisia

Explicação

Restless legs syndrome causes unpleasant leg sensations and an urge to move that is worse at rest and at night. Iron deficiency is commonly associated. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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