A 46-Year-Old Man Is Being Evaluated for a Gait Disorder

A 46-year-old man is being evaluated for a gait disorder.  He was referred by social workers due to frequent falls.  His symptoms began gradually about a year ago and have become progressively worse.  The patient's history is notable for alcohol use disorder, and he is currently experiencing homelessness, with sporadic stays in a nearby shelter.  On examination, he has a broad-based, unsteady gait.  A single tap on his patellar tendon elicits persistent, slow, back-and-forth swinging of the leg.  Nystagmus and truncal ataxia are also present.  Which of the following additional findings would most likely be seen in this patient?

A) Babinski sign
B) Bradykinesia
C) "Clasp knife" spasticity
D) Goiter
E) Hearing loss
F) Postural tremor

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