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A Case of Facial-Onset Sensory Motor Neuronopathy – A Rare Variant of Motor Neuron Disease.
- Source :
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Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology . Nov/Dec2024, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p754-757. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses a rare case of Facial-Onset Sensory Motor Neuronopathy (FOSMN) in a 46-year-old Indian woman, with a mutation in the SETX gene, which has not been reported previously for this condition. Topics include clinical presentation and diagnosis, the role of genetic mutations in neurodegenerative diseases, and the potential treatment approaches, including immunotherapy and riluzole use.
- Subjects :
- *FACIAL muscles
*NEUROLOGIC examination
*ARM
*THYROID gland function tests
*RARE diseases
*MOTOR neurons
*IMMUNOGLOBULINS
*IMMUNOTHERAPY
*SENSORY disorders
*MAGNETIC resonance imaging
*NUMBNESS
*INTRAVENOUS therapy
*FACIAL nerve diseases
*FACIAL nerve
*METHYLPREDNISOLONE
*RILUZOLE
*MOTOR neuron diseases
*NERVE conduction studies
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09722327
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 181811536
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_280_24