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Radiculo-myelitis from Toxocara canis infestation mimicking amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, clinically and electrophysiologically
H Auer, J Finsterer · Klinische Neurophysiologie · 2008 · Heft 04
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Objectives: Though radiculo-myelitis is a well known manifestation of neurotoxocarosis, it has not been reported in association with motor neuron disease. Case report: A 51yo male with a history of palpitations, hepatopathy, and hyper-cholesterolemia, developed general fasciculations, muscle cramps in the lower limbs, and distal muscle weakness and wasting, without upper motor neuron signs or sensory abnormalities. Diagnostic work-up revealed positivity for antibodies against Toxocara canis in the serum and CSF. Nerve conduction studies revealed proximal and distal axonal lesion of motor nerves and needle electr…
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Antibodies
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Albendazole
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Denervation
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Klinische Neurophysiologie
