Clinical/Scientific Notes
Focal myoclonus associated with posterior thalamic hematoma†
Dr. Emilia M. Gatto,
Maria C. Zurrú, Carlos Rugilo, Sanatorio Mitre, Ana M. Pardal, Manuel Martinez, Manuel M. Fernandez Pardal,
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Dr. Emilia M. Gatto
British Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sanatorio Mitre, Departamento de Neurología, Sanchez de Bustamante 2190, (1425) Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSearch for more papers by this authorManuel M. Fernandez Pardal
British Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Emilia M. Gatto,
Maria C. Zurrú, Carlos Rugilo, Sanatorio Mitre, Ana M. Pardal, Manuel Martinez, Manuel M. Fernandez Pardal,
Corresponding Author
Dr. Emilia M. Gatto
British Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sanatorio Mitre, Departamento de Neurología, Sanchez de Bustamante 2190, (1425) Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSearch for more papers by this authorManuel M. Fernandez Pardal
British Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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