A novel exaggerated "spino-bulbo-spinal like" reflex of lower brainstem origin.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many different oligosynaptic reflexes are known to originate in the lower brainstem which share phenomenological and neurophysiological similarities.

Objective

To evaluate and discuss the differences and aberrancies among these reflexes, which are hard to discern clinically using neurophysiological investigations with the help of a case report.

Methods

We describe the clinical and neurophysiological assessment of a young man who had a childhood history of opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome with residual mild ataxia and myoclonic jerks in the distal extremities presenting with subacute onset total body jerks sensitive to sound and touch (in a limited dermatomal distribution), refractory to medications.

Results

Based on clinical characteristics and insights

SUBMITTER: Merchant SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6451678 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature