DIAGNOSIS OF ATHETOSIS THROUGH NEUROIMAGE TECHNIQUES: EMPHASIS ON MAGNETIC RESONANCE AS PROOF IN ANATOMY STUDIES

Abstract

The occurrence of Cerebral Palsy can trigger changes in children movement, body posture, physical balance, coercion and muscle tone. Any of the above cases could end up damaging normal neurological and psychomotor development. "Athetosis "is the term that describes a particular type of movement, common to people with Huntington's Disease and others who affect the central nervous system. For obtein the correct diagnosis we can use severals exams, however, Neuroimaging tests, such as Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography, to check for tumor or evidence of strokes, these are the techniques commonly used for the most accurate result. Given this context, the work cited aims to make a literature review on the "Evaluation of Athetosis" through neurimaging, especially the use of Magnetic Resonance. We then conclude that the latter examination is powerful evidence for anatomy studies, as well as for assessing changes that occur with brain development.