Video Session 2604

Rare Disorders Masquerading as Common Conditions

Monday, October 5, 2026
16:00 - 17:30 | Conference Room E3, Level 3

In this session, the faculty will present video cases which explore diagnostic challenges in common syndromic movement disorder presentations in clinical practice. Faculty will illustrate how rare movement disorders can mimic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, focal dystonia, and essential tremor.

Moderator(s):

Niccolo Mencacci, USA

Presenters:

Eavan McGovern, Ireland

Abhimanyu Mahajan, USA

CSPC Liaison(s):

Laura Williams, Ireland

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

1. Formulate a systematic approach to syndromic presentations that may have both common and rare disease etiologies
2. Recognize clinical, especially phenomenological, clues to rare disease in common clinical scenarios

Recommended Audience

Clinician / General Neurology
Fellow / Resident / Student
Health Professional (non-physician)
Industry

Education Level

Advanced / Expert
Intermediate / Experienced