Bulbar onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. The study highlights the role of early diagnosis and prognosis of bulbar onset ALS.

Case presentation

We present a case of 60 years old female who presented with slurring of speech with a deviation of tongue and progressive dysphagia. With the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Study (NCS), a diagnosis of ALS was made.

Clinical discussion

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and the presence of genioglossus muscle involvement at diagnosis implies a shorter survival. It mandates multidisciplinary aspects requiring a professional opinion from neurologists, speech ther

SUBMITTER: Pudasaini P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793157 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature