AAEM case report #5: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

• Published in: Muscle & nerve Vol. 17; no. 3; p. 263
• Main Author: Denys, E H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.1994
• Subjects: Adult; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - diagnosis; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - physiopathology; Electromyography; Humans; Male; Neural Conduction; Peripheral Nerves - physiopathology

A 40-year-old man presented with a gradual onset of gait unsteadiness and weakness in the arms. The stretch reflexes were normal in the upper extremities but hyperactive in the lower extremities with bilateral Babinski signs. A myelogram revealed a partial obstruction at C-5-6. Two prior electromyog...