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Finger drop sign: Rare presentation of a common disorder.
- Source :
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Brain & Development . Feb2016, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p250-252. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS) commonly presents with limb weakness and occasional cranial nerve, respiratory or autonomic involvement. Isolated or predominant bilateral finger drop as presenting feature has never been reported in the pediatric age group. Case A 9 year old boy presented with deformity of both hands for 7 days and leg pain with difficulty in getting up from floor for 3 days. On examination he had bilateral clawing with subtle hip flexor weakness and hyporeflexia. His nerve conduction study revealed motor axonal neuropathy. His serum lead levels and autoimmune markers were within normal limits. His cerebrospinal fluid examination revealed albuminocytological dissociation. He was diagnosed as GBS and was given intravenous immunoglobulin. He improved completely over next 8 weeks. Conclusions GBS is one of the commonest causes of acquired neuropathy in the tropics. In resource limited setting, where electrophysiological facilities may not be available, identification of finger drop sign may help in correct management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CRANIAL nerves
*FLEXOR muscles
*ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
*NEUROPATHY
*NEURAL conduction
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03877604
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Brain & Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 111974274
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.braindev.2015.08.004