| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10746100 | Parkinsonism & Related Disorders | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Chorea gravidarum is a frequent complication of pregnancy in patients with previous history of Sydenham's Chorea and an increased risk of miscarriage should be considered. Our findings confirm the notion that chorea gravidarum results from hormonal changes acting on previously dysfunctional basal ganglia.
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Authors
Débora P. Maia, Patricia G. Fonseca, Sarah T. Camargos, Cláudia Pfannes, Mauro C. Cunningham, Francisco Cardoso,