Isolated Cataplexy in the Differential Diagnosis of Drop Attacks: A Case of Successful Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment. (17th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Egel, Robert T.; Lee, Anthony; Bump, Thomas; Javois, Alexander
• Other Names: Galassi G. Academic Editor.; Koide R. Academic Editor.; Mir P. Academic Editor.; Rivet D. J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in neurological medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-17
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neurology; Nervous System Diseases; Nervous system -- Diseases; Neurology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/757586
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6676

Abstract

Abstract : Drop attacks are sudden spontaneous falls that are not accompanied by alteration of consciousness and are followed by immediate recovery. Cataplexy, which is usually associated with narcolepsy, is one of the causes of drop attacks. We report a patient with the rare condition of cataplexy without associated narcolepsy (isolated cataplexy). Isolated cataplexy should be included in the differential diagnosis when a patient presents with recurrent drop attacks and normal diagnostic test results.