A 64-year-old man with a 2-year history of progressive ataxia, vertical supranuclear gaze palsy, and postural instability presents with newly documented bradykinesia and cogwheel rigidity. Vital signs: BP 145/88, HR 82, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%. He requires a cane for ambulation with multiple recent falls. Brain MRI shows midbrain atrophy. He denies tremor. He takes no antiparkinsonian medications. Which diagnosis best explains his presentation?
- A)Cerebellar atrophy from alcohol
- B)Parkinson disease with cerebellar involvement
- C)Progressive supranuclear palsyGABARITO
- D)Multiple system atrophy with parkinsonism
- E)Friedreich ataxia with late-onset features
Explicação
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a parkinsonian syndrome characterized by vertical supranuclear gaze palsy, postural instability with early falls, and rigidity/bradykinesia. Ataxia can coexist. The combination of gaze palsy and prominent axial rigidity ... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →