Abstract
The label Holmes’ tremor defines a rare symptomatic movement disorder frequently occurring
with midbrain damage. It appears at rest and worsens adopting a posture and on attempting
movements. We describe the case of a patient with Holmes’ tremor due to a presumed
Toxoplasma abscess of the midbrain. The positive response to a combined therapy with
levodopa and isoniazid is also reported.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
March 1,
2001
Received in revised form:
February 6,
2001
Received:
October 9,
2000
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© 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
