Which of the following clinical cases would include the ALS in the differential diagnosis?

автор: Dr. Petya Stefanova
2.14. Наследствени болести на нервната система. Амиотрофична латерална склероза.
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март 14, 2024

Which of the following clinical cases would include the ALS in the differential diagnosis?

A: Patient: A 35-year-old woman. She developed a severe headache that started suddenly 3 hours ago.

B: Patient: A 28-year-old man. He experiences low back pain after lifting weights at the gym 4 days ago.

C: Patient: An 80-year-old woman. She has been experiencing memory problems for the past 2 years.

D: Patient: A 50-year-old man. Progressive weakness and muscle atrophy.

Correct answer is D. Symptoms Specific for ALS: Patient: A 50-year-old man. Complaint: Progressive weakness and muscle atrophy. Additional Information: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), difficulty speaking (dysarthria), fasciculations (muscle twitches), hyperreflexia and spasticity. Possible Diagnosis: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.

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Which of the following clinical cases would include the ALS in the differential diagnosis?

Which of the following clinical cases would include the ALS in the differential diagnosis?

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