MOTOR NEURON HEMIPLEGIAPARAPLEGIA DR NASIR FAROOQ BUTT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE KING EDWARD MEDICAL UNIVERSITY MAYO HOSPITAL LAHORE UPPER MOTOR NEURONS UMN start from cerebral cortex passes through internal capsule ID: 598714
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MOTOR NEURON HEMIPLEGIA-PARAPLEGIA
DR NASIR FAROOQ BUTTASSISTANT PROFESSORDEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE KING EDWARD MEDICAL UNIVERSITYMAYO HOSPITAL LAHORE Slide2
UPPER MOTOR NEURONS
(UMN) start from cerebral cortex, passes through internal capsule,
corticospinal tracts, and ends at cranial nerve nuclei in brain stem or anterior horn cells of spinal cord at different levels. The axons of upper motor neurons are contained within the pyramidal system, which is composed of the corticospinal (pyramidal) and corticobulbar tracts. LOWER MOTOR NEURONS (LMN) start from nuclei of cranial nerves or anterior horn cells of spinal cord, extend through cranial /spinal nerves and ends at motor end plate of concerned muscle.Slide3
.
.Slide4
UPPER MOTOR
NEURONS LESION (UMNL).Slide5
Pyramidal Drift Of An Upper Limb
Normally
, the outstretched upper limbs are held symmetrically, when the eyes are closed. With a pyramidal lesion, when both upper limbs are held outstretched, palms uppermost, the affected limb drifts downwards and medially. The forearm tends to pronate and the fingers flex slightly. This sign is often first to emerge, sometimes before weakness and/or reflex changes become apparent.Slide6
Pyramidal Drift Of An Upper LimbSlide7
Weakness And Loss Of Skilled Movement
A unilateral pyramidal lesion
above the decussation in the medulla causes weakness of the opposite limbs. When acute and complete, this weakness will be immediate and total, a hemiplegia, e.g. following an internal capsule infarct.
With
slowly progressive
lesions (e.g. a hemisphere
glioma
) a characteristic pattern of weakness emerges – a hemiparesis.
There is also
loss of skilled movement
– fine finger and toe control
diminishes
.Slide8
Changes In Tone And Tendon Reflexes
An
acute lesion of one pyramidal tract (e.g. internal capsule stroke) causes initially FLACCID paralysis with loss of tendon reflexes. Increase in tone follows, usually within several days due to loss of inhibitory effects of the corticospinal pathways and an increase in spinal reflex activity.
SPASTICITY
is
characterized by sudden changing resistance to passive movement – the clasp-knife effect.
Relevant
TENDON REFLEXES become exaggerated
;
CLONUS
may
emerge.Slide9Slide10
Changes In Superficial Reflexes
Abdominal (and
cremasteric) reflexes are abolished on the side affected.The Babinski sign. Slide11
Patterns of UMN disorders
There are three main patterns:
HEMIPARESIS means weakness of the limbs on one side; it is usually caused by a lesion in the brain and occasionally in the cord.PARAPARESIS means weakness of both lower limbs and usually diagnostic of a cord lesion; bilateral brain lesions occasionally cause paraparesis.
TETRAPARESIS
(syn.
quadriparesis
) means weakness of four limbs.Slide12
Extrapyramidal system
The extrapyramidal system is a general term for
BASAL GANGLIA motor systems, i.e. corpus striatum (caudate nucleus + globus pallidus + putamen), subthalamic nucleus, substantia nigra and parts of the thalamus. In basal ganglia/ extrapyramidal disorders, two features (either or both) become apparent, in limbs and axial muscles:
Reduction in speed (
bradykinesia
, meaning slow movement) or
akinesia
(no movement), with muscle
rigidity
Involuntary
movements
(e.g. tremor, chorea,
hemiballismus
,
athetosis
, dystonia).Slide13
Extrapyramidal system
Extrapyramidal disorders are classified broadly into:
Akinetic-rigid Syndromes where poverty of movement predominates D
yskinesias
where there are involuntary
movements.
The
most common extrapyramidal disorder is
Parkinson’s disease.Slide14
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Case Scenario
An 83-year-old right-handed woman was eating dinner when she suddenly slumped to the right and her speech became slurred and nonfluent. Her vascular risk factors were hypertension and dyslipidemia, and the only other past medical history of interest was long-term hypothyroidism and a curative mastectomy for breast cancer. The patient was on two antihypertensive medications and a statin, and was not receiving any antiplatelet medication. Her husband immediately called the emergency medical services.Slide16
Case Scenario
On Examination Pulse is 84/min (regular), BP: 180/105 mm Hg. Angle of mouth is deviated towards left (UMN type Right 7
th CN)Tone is decreased in right upper and lower limb,Power is 2/5 in right right upper and lower limb,Reflexex are absent in right right upper and lower limb.Right Planter is upgoing
.
Tone, power, reflexes are normal on left side with
downgoing
planter
What is your Diagnosis????Slide17
STROKE
This patient has had STROKE causing Right sided uncrossed Hemiplegia with UMN type Facial Nerve Palsy
which can be caused by a vascular event such as thrombosis, embolism or hemorrhage or by neaplasm of brain (aetiology). The patient is limited by hemiplegia (functional status)Slide18
Stroke
DEFINITION: Stroke is defined
as a syndrome of rapid onset of cerebral deficit (usually focal) lasting >24 h or leading to death, with no cause apparent other than a vascular one.Slide19Slide20
Stroke
Ischaemic stroke/infarction (80%)
ThromboticCardio-embolicLarge artery stenosisSmall vessel diseaseHypoperfusion
Haemorrhagic
stroke
(17
%)
Intracerebral
hemorrhage
(12
%)
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
(5
%)
Other
(3%),
e.g. arterial dissection, venous
sinus thrombosis
,
vasculitisSlide21
Types of Stroke
Depending upon the rate of developing and reversibility, stroke can be of following types:
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): means a brief episode of neurological dysfunction due to temporary focal cerebral or retinal ischemia without infarction, e.g. a weak limb, aphasia or loss of vision, usually lasting seconds or minutes with complete recovery.
Stroke-in-Evolution
:
If neurological deficit increases by step wise progression or there is slow uninterrupted progression, it is called stroke-in-evolution. It may take 1-2 weeks to complete
Complete Stroke
: It means complete hemiplegia
RIND (Reversible
Ischemic Neurological
Deficit):
It is a term that is not widely used anymore.
It
means a stroke that the patient was able to fully recover from within a few weeks. Slide22
Types of Stroke
Depending upon the blood supply of affected area of brain, stroke can be of following types:
ANTERIOR CIRCULATION STROKE:Carotid systemPOSTERIOR CIRCULATION STROKE:
Vertebrobasilar
systemSlide23Slide24Slide25Slide26
Risk Factor For Ischemic Stroke
Hypertension
DiabetesSmoking Lifestyle AlcoholHigh cholesterolAtrial fibrillation
Obesity
Severe carotid
stenosis
Sleep
apnoeaSlide27
Rarer Causes Of Stroke
Hyperviscosity
states.Thrombocythaemia, Polycythaemia Thrombophilia Anti-cardiolipin
and lupus anticoagulant antibodies
oral contraceptive.
Migraine
Vasculitis
Systemic lupus
erythematosus
(SLE),
Polyarteritis
Giant
cell arteritis
Granulomatous
CNS
angiitis
:Slide28
Rarer Causes Of Stroke
Amyloidosis.
HyperhomocysteinaemiaNeurosyphilisMitochondrial diseaseDrugs Sympathomimetic drugs
cocaine
Vasoconstrictors
neuroleptics
CADASIL (cerebral dominant
arteriopathy
with subcortical
infarcts and
leucoencephalopathy
)Slide29
Clinical Features of Stroke
SYMPTOMS:
Weakness of one half of bodyOnset – Sudden, can be gradualHeadache, vomiting, fitsUnconciousnessPast H/O TIAsH/O smooking, HTN, DM or IHD
Family H/O StrokeSlide30
Clinical Features of Stroke
SIGNS:
PULSE: Irregular (At. Fib), Slow (Raised ICP)BP: HighUnconciounessPupils: Small or Dilated
EYES:
Devited
towards on side (conjugate gaze)
Cranial Nerves
may be involved
Dysphasia, Dysarthria
Initially limbs may be
flaccid
with absent reflexes (Spinal Shock). This may persist for days, weeks or months and then Classical UMNL signs developSlide31
Clinical Features of Stroke
SIGNS:
Hemiplegic weakness of upper limb affects the shoulder abductor, elbow
extensors
,
wrist
and
finger
extensors
and
small
musles
of
hand
Hemiplegic
weakness
of
lower
limb
affects
hip
flexors
,
knee
flexors
and
dorsiflexors
and
evertors
of
the
footSlide32Slide33
Clinical Features of Stroke
SIGNS:
Signs of meningial irritation (SOMI) – Subarachnoid HemorrhagesFundoscopy: Diabetic or
Hypertensive
Retinopathy
Carotid
Pulsation
:
weak
,
bruit
CVS
Exam
:
Murmur
eg
Mitral
stenosis
Homonymous
hemianopia
and
sensory
inattention
Speech
defectsSlide34Slide35
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Amaurosis
fugax
Refers to a transient loss of vision in one or both eyes due to embolism in retinal artery.This is a feature of TIA in carotid circulationSlide37
ISCHEMIC STROKE
Cerebral Thrombosis:
Occurs when patient is asleepAtherosclerotic narrowing of blood vesselMiddle cerebral art is commonly involvedPatient usually remain consciousHTN is a major risk factorClinical Features:
Pt
can not move one half of body
Dysphasia
Uncrossed hemiplegia
High BP
Carotid BruitSlide38
ISCHEMIC STROKE
Cerebral Embolism:
Sudden onsetPast history of TIAsSource of EmbolismCarotid artery atheroma (weak carotid pulse,bruit)Atrial Fibrillation or other arrythmias
Recent Myocardial Infarction
Valvular
Heart Disease
Infective Endocarditis
Clinical Features:
Sudden loss of power in one half of body
Conciouness
may be lost
Dysphasia
Uncrossed hemiplegia
Irregular Pulse
Signs of
valvular
heart disease
Carotid BruitSlide39
HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
Primary
Intracerebral Hemorrhage:H/O HTNInternal capsule is most common site. Other sites: subcortical white matter, pons, and cerebellum.Occurs when pt
is
engaged in some activity
Causes: HTN
,
Saccular
Aneurysm,
AV
Malformation, Bleeding Disorders
Clinical Features:
Sudden loss of power in one half of body
Headache, vomiting and loss of
Conciouness
Uncrossed hemiplegia
Fundoscopy
: PapilledemaSlide40
HEMORRHAGIC STROKE
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage:
Primary: Bleeding occurs directly into subarachnoid space.Causes: Saccular Aneurysm, AV Malformation, Bleeding
Disorders,
Vasculitis
Clinical Features:
Sudden onset of severe Headache with or without vomiting
SOMI are present
Focal neurological signs
Fundoscopy
:
Subhyloid
hemorrhage, Papilledema
Secondary
:
Extension
of
intracerebral
hemorrhage
into
subarachnoid
spaceSlide41
SPACE OCCUPYING LESION
Lesion which occupy the cranial cavity and displace or
destroy existing structuresCauses: Tumour, Abscess, Hematoma, TuberculomasSymptoms:H/O gradual onset of weakness developing over weeks to months.Headache and vomiting
There may be H/O trauma (Hematoma)
H/O waxing and waning of
concious
level (Subdural Hematoma)
H/O fever and ear discharge suggest an abscess.
Signs:
In addition to motor deficit, following signs may be present:
Bradycardia
Fundoscopy
……Papilledema
Investigations:
CT scan (with contrast), MRISlide42
Localization of Lesion
UNCROSSED HEMIPLEGIA
: Cranial nerves involvement and hemiplegia are on the same sideLesion is above brainstem on the side opposite to the hemiplegiaCROSSED HEMIPLEGIA: Cranial nerves are involved on one side and hemiplegia is on the
other
side
Lesion is
in
brainstem on the side
of cranial nerve involvement.
HEMIPLEGIA WITHOUT CRANIAL NERVES INVOLVEMENT:
Lesion is in spinal cord above C5 on the side of paralysis.Slide43
Localization of Lesion
UNCROSSED HEMIPLEGIA
: Lesion can be in Motor cortex, Corona Radiata or Internal CapsuleMotor cortex:Specific manifestation due to lesion of various lobes:Parietal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Frontal LobeSlide44
Localization of Lesion
PARIETAL LOBE
: Sensory cortex (Precentral Gyrus) demage only affects special sensory functionsLoss of cortical sensations:Two point discriminationAstereogonosis (inability to identify common objects by palpation with one hand while senses are intact)
Homonymous lower
quadrantanopia
Apraxia
(inability to perform a learned act in the absence of significant motor weakness.
Additional Features of Dominant Hemisphere
Gerstmann’s
synd
: Inability to calculate, write, distinguish between right and left, to recognize different fingers.
Alexia (inability to read), Bimanual
astereognosis
,
Sensory dysphasiaSlide45
Localization of Lesion
PARIETAL LOBE
: Additional Features of Non- Dominant HemisphereSensory inattention (when both side are touched separately patient can recognize them, but when they are touched simultaneously, side opposite to affected parietal lobe is ignored)Indifference to illness
Anosognosia
(
pt
is unaware of paralysis)
Autopagnosia
(
pt
ignores paralyzed body)
Spatial disorientation (
Pt
is unable to find his way around)Slide46
Localization of Lesion
TEMPORAL LOBE
: Auditory or Olfactory hallucinationAuditory or Visual hallucination Homonymous upper quadrantanopia of opposite sideDeja vu phenomenon (feeling of undue familiarity with surroundings)Automatism (lip smacking, swallowing, walking aimlessly or unconscious performance of highly skilled activity like driving a car)
OCCIPITAL LOBE
:
Visual
hallucination
Homonymous hemianopia of opposite sideSlide47
Localization of Lesion
PRE-FRONTAL LOBE :
Lack of initiative and concentrationLack of concern of consequences of any actionMicturition disturbanceGrasp Reflex is +vePRECENTRAL GYRUS (FRONTAL LOBE):Weakness of of opposite half of the bodyJacksonian
fits
Expressive, motor or non-fluent dysphasia if lesion is in the dominant hemisphere.Slide48
Localization of Lesion
UNCROSSED HEMIPLEGIA
: CORONA RADIATA:Although Weakness is more marked in one limb, whole half is involved to some extentINTERNAL CAPSULE:Motor and sensory fibere are very closely packed…so lesion cause
Dense complete hemiplegia
Facial nerve palsy of same side
Cortical sensory loss and hemianopia may occurSlide49
Localization of Lesion
CROSSED HEMIPLEGIA
: Midbrain:3rd /4th CN are involved on one side and hemiplegia of opposite sidePons:
5
th
, 6
th
, 7
th
and 8
th
CN nuclei are present in pons.
One or more of these CNs are paralyzed on one side and hemiplegia is on the other side.
Pupils are pinpoint but reactive to light
Hyperpyrexia may be present
Medulla Oblongata:
9
th
,
10
th
,
11
th
and
12
th
CN nuclei are present in
medulla.
One or more of these CNs are paralyzed on one side and hemiplegia is on the other side.Slide50
Localization of Lesion
SPINAL CORD.
Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis (hemiparaplegia) on one side of the body and a loss of sensation (hemianesthesia
) on the opposite
side.
Causes:
Trauma
Non-traumatic: Tumor
(primary or
metastatic), Multiple sclerosis, Disk herniation,
Epidural
hematoma, Vertebral
artery
dissection, Transverse myelitis,
etc
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MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY
Supplies lateral surface of frontal,frontal,
perital and temporal lobesMost of the motor and sensory cortex Ecxept the part on medial side and control lower limb, internal capsuleTotal Occlusion:Uncrossed hemiplegiaHemianesthesiaGlobal DysphasiaHomonymous hemianopiaApraxia,
Agnosia
Partial occlusion
:
Any of the above features.
Lower limb is either not or minimally involvedSlide54
ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY
Supplies MEDIAL surface of hemisphereMotor and sensory cortex on medial side which control lower limb
Soon its origin it gives a penetrating branch (Heubner’s artery) which supply internal capsule (containing fibers of upper limb and face)Occlusion at the origin:Features are similar to total occlusion of MCBOcclusion of Heubner’s
artery
:
Weakness of upper limb and face
Occlusion
after the origin of
Heubner’s
artery
:
Weakness of
lower limb
Loss of cortical sensory function in lower limbSlide55
POSTERIOR
CEREBRAL ARTERY Branch of Basilar artery
Supplies occipital lobe which include visual cortexOcclusion:Visual field loss Homonymous hemianopiaVisual agnosia Disorders of reading Disorders of color vision
Memory impairment
Motor dysfunction Slide56
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LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME
Also called posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) thrombosis and
Wallenberg’s syndrome) Acommon example of brainstem infarction presenting as acute vertigo with cerebellar and other signs. It follows Thromboembolism in the PICA or its branches, vertebral artery thromboembolism or dissection. Features depend on the precise structures damaged.
MEDIAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME
C
haracterized
by a set of clinical features resulting from occlusion of the anterior spinal artery. This results in the infarction of medial part of the medulla oblongata.Slide59Slide60Slide61
Investigations - STROKE
The purpose of investigations in stroke is:To
confirm the clinical diagnosis and distinguish between hemorrhagic and thromboembolic infarction;To look for underlying causes and to direct therapy;To exclude other causes, e.g. tumour.Sources of embolus should be soughtSlide62
Investigations of Stroke
Brain
Computed Tomography (CT) ScanMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Computed Tomography Arteriogram and Magnetic Resonance Arteriogram: Aneurysm, AV malformationCarotid Ultrasound
ECG and
Echocardiography
Lumber Puncture:
Subarachnoid
HemorrhageSlide63
Investigations - STROKE
Routine bloods (for ESR, polycythaemia
, infection, vasculitis, thrombophilia, syphilitic serology, clotting studies, autoantibodies)Blood Sugar LevelFasting Lipid profile Chest X-ray ECG and Echocardiography
Carotid Doppler studies
Lumber
Puncture:
Subarachnoid
HemorrhageSlide64
Investigations - STROKE
Imaging in Acute Stroke.
Non-contrast CT: will demonstrate haemorrhage immediately but cerebral infarction is often not detected or only subtle changes are seen initially.Slide65Slide66Slide67Slide68Slide69Slide70Slide71
CASE SCENARIO
A 40 year old male presented in OPD with C/O gradually progressive weakness of both legs for the last one month. He is also C/O backache. There is no H/O Trauma.There is H/O Numbness
and paresthesias in legs. He is unable to control his urine.Slide72
CASE SCENARIO
On Examination Pulse is 84/min (regular), BP: 180/105 mm Hg. Bulk is normal in both legs
Tone is increased in both legs,Power is 3/5 in right leg and 2/5 in left leg.Knee and Ankle Reflexex are Brisk bilaterally.
B
oth Planters are
upgoing
. Ankle Clonus is present on both sides.
Upper limbs are normal.
Tenderness at back of chest.
What is your Diagnosis????Slide73
This patient has SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA (Lesion) at T10 spinal level due to Cord compression (aetiology). It is complicated by bladder involvement (functional status)Slide74
SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA
HISTORY:
Ask about onset, duration and course of symptomsBack pain: whether localizedAsk about radicular painNumbness and parasthesia particularly below the level of lesionWeakness: whether gradual or suddenSphincter control and bladder sensationFunctional status: wheelchair transfers, walking aids, orthotic shoes and whether house has been modified for the patient’s disabilityTake a family history (hereditary spastic paraplegia)Take a history of birth anoxia (cerebral palsy)History of urinary infections, pressure sores and deep venous
thromboses
.Slide75
SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA
EXAMINATION:
Increased tone in both lower limbs, Hyperreflexia, Ankle clonusWeakness in both lower limbsThen proceed to:Check the sensory levelExamine the spine (spinal tenderness or deformity
)
Tell the examiner that you would like to do the
following:
Check sacral sensation
Examine
the hands to rule out involvement of upper limbs
Check
for cerebellar signs (multiple sclerosis,
Friedreich’s
ataxia).Slide76
SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA
EXAMINATION:
Try to localize the level of lesion using the following:UMNL signs in lower limb and LMNL signs in upper lims: lesion of
C5–T1.
UMNL signs in lower limb and
Wasting of small muscles of hand:
lesion of
C8–T1
).
Spasticity of the lower limb alone:
lesion of thoracic cord (T2–L1).
Flaccid
Paraplegia:
Lesion
below L1Slide77
SPASTIC PARAPLEGIA
Paraplegia means UMN type weakness of both lower limbs.
CAUSES:Spinal Cord CompressionTransverse MellitusSubacute combined degenration
of spinal cord
Friedreich’s
Ataxia
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (MND)
Spinal cord infarction
Hereditary
Spaatic
parapresis
Tabes
dorsalis
(
Neurosyphilis
)
Syringomyelia
Intracranial Lesions
Parasagital
Meningioma
Thrombosis of Sagittal SinusSlide78
SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION
CAUSES
A. EXTRADURAL:Vertebral Traumatic FractureMyelomaTuberculosis of SpineMetastases (breast, prostate, lungs)
Traumatic and degenerative lesions of disc
B. EXTRAMEDULLARY
:
Meningioma
AV Malformation
C. INTRAMEDULLARY
:
Spinal Cord TumorsSlide79
SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION
Symtoms
:H/O Backache, aggrevated by coughing, sneezing and strainingPain in the distribution of nerve rootH/O TraumaWeakness is usually gradually progressive except in trauma when it is of sudden onset.Numbness and paresthesia in lower limbsMicturation-urgency or
hesistancy
Signs:
Local examination of the vertebral column may reveal deformity or tenderness
Sensory loss with definite upper limitSlide80
SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION
Investigations:X- Rays of vertebral column may show reduce disc space, bony
errosions, osteolytic or osteosclerotic lesions, vertebral collapse or fracture.MRIRoutine InvestigationsSlide81
TRANVERSE MYELITIS
Inflamation of spinal cord
Can present with paraplegia or quadriplegiaRespiratory paralysis can occurCauses: Unknown 60 % (viral infections or post-infectious??)Remaining 40 % associated with autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica
, systemic lupus erythematous,
Sjogren’s
syndrome
and
sarcoidosis
Slide82
TRANVERSE MYELITIS
4 classical
Symptoms:Backache/discomfort is first symptomsRapidly progressive weakness of lower limbsSensory symptoms such as numbness or tinglingSphincter disturbances (Bladder/bowel) are common
Signs
:
UMN signs in lower limbs
Sensory
Level
Investigations
:
Lumber Puncture with CSF Exam Lymphocytosis
X-Ray and MRI to rule out Cord compression Slide83
Subacute
Combined Degeneration Of Spinal Cord
Due to Vit B12 DeficiencyDegeneration of Posterior columns and pyramidal tractPeripheral NeuropathySymptoms:
Symptoms of anemia
Gradual progressive weakness of legs
Numbness, tingling and
hyperesthesias
Signs:
Pallor
Paraplegia, Ankle Jerk Absent, Up going planters.
Sense of position and vibration are lostSlide84
Subacute
Combined Degeneration Of Spinal Cord
Investigations:Peripheral Blood Film: Macrocytosis (MCV is raised), Hypersegmented NeutrophilsPancytopeniaMild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (du to ineffective erythropoisis.Serum B12 is low. Elevated LDH,
Bonemarrow
biopsy:
Megaloblasts
Schilling Test
Causes of
Vit
B12 Deficiency:
Nutritional
def
,, Pernicious anemia, Bacterial overgrowth and blind loop syndrome, Diverticulosis,
Diphyllobothrium
latum
infestation, diseases of terminal ileum (
Crohn’s
disease,
ileocecal
TB)Slide85
Friedreich’s
Ataxia
Familial Autosomal RecessiveSlowly progressive degeneration of Posterior columns, Pyramidal
tracts,
S
pinocerebellar
tracts and
P
eripheral
nerves
Age of onset: 8 – 16 years
Slowly progressive weakness of legs and unsteadiness on walking
UMN type weakness of legs
Absent Ankle jerk
Planters
up going
Sense of position and vibration are lostSlide86
Friedreich’s
Ataxia
Sensory Ataxia, Romberg’s sign may be +veCerebellar Signs (nystagmus, scanning speech, intension tremors) may be present
Associated features:
Pes
cavus
(high arched foot)
Kyphoscoliosis
Spina
Bifida
Hypertrophic Obstructive
Cardiomuopathy
(HOCM)Slide87
Pes
Cavus
Causes:Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease) Friedreich's
AtaxiaSlide88
Causes Of Absent
Ankel
Jerk And Up Going Planters:Friedreich's ataxiaSubacute combined degeneration of the spinal cordMotor neurone diseaseSyphilis (
taboparesis
)
Combined
conus
medullaris
and
cauda
equina
lesions
Combination
of common problems e.g. diabetic peripheral neuropathy and cervical
spondylosisSlide89
CASE SCENARIO
A
65 year old male presented in OPD with complains of slowly progressive weakness of legs with numbness, tingling and hyperesthesias. He is a strict vegetarian. On
examination
he has
spastic
parapresis
with absent ankle jerk and
upgoing
planters. Sense of position and vibration are
lost.
His hemoglobin
is 6
gm
/dl.
What
is most likely diagnosis?Slide90
CASE SCENARIO
Answer:
Subacute Combined Degeneration Of Spinal CordSlide91