Dropped head and man-in-barrel syndrome in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

ABSTRACT: We report a case of progressive symmetric brachial weakness followed by cervical muscle weakness. The electromyogram confirmed the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. After 3 years the patient remained able to walk unassisted and without significant bulbar manifestations or upper neuron signs. The concomitant presence of dropped head syndrome and man-in-barrel syndrome in an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient makes our case unique.

SUBMITTER: Almeida R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5410875 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature