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'Cold and Locked in': A frozen body and frozen eyes in end-stage ALS.

Authors :
Maramattom, Boby
Source :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology; Jul/Aug2022, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p725-727, 3p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

A case study of a 62‑year man presented with weakness of the right hand6 months earlier as electromyography had shown extensive denervation and reinnervation all the segments. Topics include Oculomotor abnormalities (OMA) are smooth pursuit and saccadic abnormalities followed by supranuclear ophthalmoplegia and total external ophthalmoplegia; and severe muscle loss precluded endothermic muscular heat generation necessary to maintain normothermia in a cold environment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09722327
Volume :
25
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159193271
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.aian_1031_21