A Slow Orthostatic Tremor of Primary Origin
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BACKGROUND Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a high-frequency tremor (13-18 Hz) present in the legs when standing. Underlying disease is found in one-third of OT patients. CASE REPORT We describe an 86-year-old man with progressive shaking of the legs while standing, which disappears immediately after sitting down or while walking. Polymyography confirmed a tremor of the legs (10-11 Hz) while standing. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and neurologic examination showed no underlying disease. DISCUSSION Primary OT can appear at a lower frequency of 10-11 Hz.
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