Title | Atypical presentations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a case report. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Moirangthem V, Ouseph MMicheal |
Journal | J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 362-4 |
Date Published | 2011 Summer |
ISSN | 1545-7222 |
Keywords | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Biopsy, Electroencephalography, Electromyography, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Muscle, Skeletal |
Abstract | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with atypical symptoms poses a diagnostic challenge to clinicians, frequently resulting in delayed diagnosis. The patient reported here presented with unexplained weight loss and was investigated for 8 months, with an extensive work-up, including several imaging studies, especially to rule out neoplastic processes, before a diagnosis of ALS could be made, largely on the basis of upper and lower motor weakness. |
DOI | 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.23.3.362 |
Alternate Journal | J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci |
PubMed ID | 21948899 |
Related Faculty:
Madhu Ouseph, M.D., Ph.D.