The diagnosis of Parkinson disease relies on findings of:
A. clinical evaluation of six cardinal features.
B. head MRI or CT scan.
C. pleocytosis in the CSF.
D. a visual evoked potential test
Answer: A. clinical evaluation of six cardinal features.
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