The Digiti Quinti Sign, Souques’ Interosseous Phenomenon, and Pronator Drift Test as Subtle Motor Signs in Patients with Monohemispheric Brain Tumor

Authors

  • Eliana Teixeira Maranhão PT, Department of Physical Therapy, National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro. Master Program Student, UFRJ
  • Péricles Maranhão-Filho MD, PhD. Neurologist, National Cancer Institute, Rio de Janeiro. Neurology Department, Clementino Fraga Filho Hospital, UFRJ
  • Marco Antonio Lima MD, PhD. Neurologist, Department of Neurosurgery, National Cancer Institute of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2008v54n3.1719

Keywords:

Brain neoplasms, Pyramidal tracts, Muscle weakness, Physical therapy (Specialty)

Abstract

This was a prospective blinded study on the sensitivity and specificity of the digiti quinti sign, Souques' interosseous phenomenon, and pronator drift test as subtle motor signs in patients with monohemispheric brain tumor. Of 71 patients, 57 had radiological confirmation of cerebral lesions, and 14 individuals had normal cerebral imaging. The digiti quinti sign and Souques' interosseous phenomenon showed the same sensitivity (31.5%). The pronator drift test showed the lowest sensitivity (12.2%). The combination of the three tests was positive in 49.1% of the patients.

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Published

2008-09-30

How to Cite

1.
Maranhão ET, Maranhão-Filho P, Lima MA. The Digiti Quinti Sign, Souques’ Interosseous Phenomenon, and Pronator Drift Test as Subtle Motor Signs in Patients with Monohemispheric Brain Tumor. Rev. Bras. Cancerol. [Internet]. 2008 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 May 18];54(3):227-30. Available from: https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/1719

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 3 (2008): July/Aug./Sept.

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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