Diagnosis Particularities of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in an Elderly Patient

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative motor neuron disease (MND) which prognosis is poor. Early diagnosis permits to set up immediately adapted treatment. Available diagnostic criteria are based on the detection of both central and peripheral motor neuron injury in bulbar, cervical,...

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Published in:Current health sciences journal 2018-01, Vol.44 (1), p.92-96
Main Authors: Marcu, I R, Patru, S, Bighea, A C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative motor neuron disease (MND) which prognosis is poor. Early diagnosis permits to set up immediately adapted treatment. Available diagnostic criteria are based on the detection of both central and peripheral motor neuron injury in bulbar, cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. Electrodiagnostic tests are key tools to identify peripheral motor neuron involvement. In the absence of a diagnostic biomarker of ALS, a careful clinical and neurophysiological work-up is essential to rule the differential diagnosis. The study presents the case of a 74 years-old woman who was diagnosed with ALS using clinical examination and electromyography.
ISSN:2067-0656
2069-4032
DOI:10.12865/CHSJ.44.01.16