Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria in multiple sclerosis

Abstract Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria are part of the spectrum of transient neurological disturbances that can be frequently encountered in multiple sclerosis (MS). Prompt recognition of these symptoms is important because they can be the only manifestation of a MS relapse and symptomatic therap...

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Published inJournal of clinical neuroscience Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 174 - 175
Main Authors Iorio, R, Capone, F, Plantone, D, Batocchi, A.P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2014
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Adult
Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use
Ataxia - drug therapy
Ataxia - etiology
Carbamazepine - therapeutic use
Dysarthria - drug therapy
Dysarthria - etiology
Humans
Male
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis - complications
Multiple Sclerosis - drug therapy
Multiple Sclerosis - pathology
Neurology
Paroxysmal dysarthria and ataxia
Relapse
Multiple sclerosis
Relapse
Paroxysmal dysarthria and ataxia
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Summary:Abstract Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria are part of the spectrum of transient neurological disturbances that can be frequently encountered in multiple sclerosis (MS). Prompt recognition of these symptoms is important because they can be the only manifestation of a MS relapse and symptomatic therapy is often beneficial. We report a patient who developed paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria, documented by video imaging, while he was recovering from a MS relapse. Treatment with carbamazepine resulted in the complete reversal of the paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria.
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ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2013.01.031