REM Behavior Disorder and Sleep Related Hallucinations: A Case Study

Authors

Sammar Atassi MD, ,West Virginia University, school of MedicineFollow
Katherine Atassi PhD, West Virginia University,School of NursingFollow
Megan Sandberg MS4, West Virginia University ,School of MeicineFollow

Author Credentials

Sammar Atassi, MD Katherine Atassi, PhD, RN Megan Sandberg, MS4

Keywords

REM Behavior Disorder (RBD), Idiopathic Complex Nocturnal Visual Hallucinations Disorder (CNVHD), Sleep Related Hallucinations, Parkinson's Disease, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

This is a case study of Idiopathic REM Behavior Disorder (RBD) lasting 5 years with superimposed Idiopathic Complex Nocturnal Visual Hallucination Disorder (CNVHD).

The coexistence of these two distinct idiopathic sleep disorders has not been reported in the literature, even though they both carry similar etiologies and strong association with neurodegenerative diseases. Greater awareness, education, and further research are warranted.

Recommended Citation

Atassi MD S, Atassi PhD K, Sandberg MS4 M. REM Behavior Disorder and Sleep Related Hallucinations: A Case Study. Marshall J Med. 2021; 7(3): 4 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1338.