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P S Monro

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PubMed1992

Epilepsy as the presenting feature of neuroacanthocytosis in siblings.

A brother and sister developed epilepsy at the age of 28 and 30 years respectively, and were subsequently found to have neuroacanthocytosis. The brother developed tics, and a tendency to self-mutilate a year later, but his sister had not developed any movement disorder in the 5 years since the onset of epilepsy. In families with epilepsy, the diagnosis of neuroacanthocytosis should be considered, particularly when one family member has tics or other involuntary movements.

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A survey of neurological disability at a district general hospital.

Neurological disease accounts for 20% of all admissions to medical wards, but the number of inpatients with neurological disability is unknown. The notes of all adult inpatient in a district general hospital were reviewed to identify all those with a neurological disorder. Over 40% of inpatients on medical wards and 4% on surgical wards had a neurological disorder. Stroke was the most common neurological diagnosis, accounting for 36% of neurological disorders and 22% of all patients on medical wards. Other neurological diagnoses included dementias 10%, degenerative disorders 10%, epilepsy 7%, demyelination 4%, and head injuries 3%. Neurological patients have long inpatient stays (mean 80 days), and often remain in hospital awaiting changes in accommodation. Seven patients under 65 years stayed more than 6 months awaiting long-term care. Neurological disorders contribute significantly to the inpatient workload. Identifying those requiring rehabilitation and concentrating them on one ward could improve the quality and efficiency of their care.

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