An uncommon cause of recurrent falls in an elderly man

Hong Kong Med J. 2011 Aug;17(4):328-31.

Abstract

Falls are common among the elderly population. Examinations for the cause of falls are usually mundane, but may be challenging, leading to surprising diagnoses. We report on a previously healthy elderly man who presented with repeated falls and rapidly progressive limitations in mobility, in addition to a stutter. Neuroimaging was particularly helpful for making the diagnosis in this patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls*
  • Aged
  • Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration / complications
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon