A case report on Varicella associated neuropsychiatric syndrome (VANS)
A 6-year-old male and a 10-year-old female developed neuropsychiatric syndrome 3 to 6 weeks following a confirmed varicella-zoster virus infection with intrathecal oligoclonal bands. The 6-year-old male presented with myasthenic syndrome, regression in school, and
What is Functional Movement Disorder?
Functional movement disorder (FMD) is defined as a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome encompassing weakness and abnormal movements and is an expected cause of potentially disabling neurological symptoms. It is important to acknowledge that FMD is a syndrome with non-motor indications which negatively affect the patient’s quality of life. A diagnostic algorithm, where a history suggestive of […]