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Flail-arm syndrome: Case presentation

Mira Bučuk ; Klinika za neurologiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Ivan Sonnenschein ; Klinika za neurologiju, KBC Rijeka, Rijeka
Petra Novak ; Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka

Abstract

Aim: To report a rare entity of flail-arm syndrome, a variant of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Case Report: We present a male patient at 68 years of age with proximal muscle atrophy of upper extremities and shoulders. Deep tendon reflexes in upper extremities were absent, while hyperactive in lower extremities. Plantar reflex was physiological on both sides. Fasciculations were visible in both arms. There were no signs of bulbar weakness. His condition was unchanged during 27 months after the onset of symptoms. Conclusion: The results of diagnostic procedures and clinical findings indicate the presence of flail-arm sindrome.

Keywords

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; brachial paresis; motor neuron disease; superoxide dismutase

Hrčak ID:

129789

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/129789

Publication date:

1.12.2014.

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