Publications by authors named "Lizeth V Gomez Diaz"
Article Synopsis
- Chorea is a movement disorder in children that requires careful diagnosis to identify treatable underlying conditions, which can enhance their quality of life.
- A study conducted on 81 pediatric patients in Bogotá identified rheumatic fever as the most common cause of chorea, followed by vascular issues and lupus, with older children more likely to have rheumatic fever.
- The research highlighted key indicators for differentiating causes, such as age and accompanying neurological symptoms, and found a significant relationship between age and psychiatric symptoms, showing these symptoms are common in children with movement disorders.
