| 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.