Neurol. praxi. 2026;27(1):70-73 | DOI: 10.36290/neu.2025.076

Diagnostic procedure in a patient with tremor

MUDr. Petr Hollý, Ph.D.
Neurologická klinika a centrum klinických neurověd 1. LF UK a VFN v Praze
Ústav soudního lékařství a toxikologie 1. LF UK a VFN v Praze

This article provides a clear guide for the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with tremor. It focuses on distinguishing the main types of tremor, their clinical features, diagnostic methods, and considerations. Emphasis is placed on recognizing signs that help differentiate essential tremor from Parkinson's disease or other neurological disorders. The article also includes a diagnostic flow chart to facilitate decision-making in clinical practice. It is intended for neurologists and other physicians encountering patients with movement disorders.

Keywords: tremor, differential diagnosis, movement disorders, thyrotoxicosis.

Received: May 15, 2025; Revised: August 11, 2025; Accepted: October 10, 2025; Prepublished online: October 10, 2025; Published: March 11, 2026  Show citation

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