Presentation
Hepatospleenomegaly and mild neck stiffness were present. Fundoscopy was normal. He had spastic gait and could walk with assistance and support. DTR were hypertonic, sensory deficit present below twelfth thoracic vertebra. [scielo.br]
We describe an extremely rare and previously unreported presentation of acute progressive paraparesis secondary to traumatic thoracic disc herniation in a child presenting to our institution. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Presentation with rapid onset of paraparesis or quadriparesis (onset within 2 weeks) is rarer still. The authors present their experience in the management and outcome of patients with such a presentation. [thejns.org]
Entire Body System
- Weakness
On examination, she was found to have severe spasticity and weakness of both legs and feet, bilateral Babinski sign, and bilateral patellar clonus (see video ). The results of a neurologic examination were otherwise normal. [nejm.org]
Periodic paralysis is a muscle disorder that belongs to the family of diseases called channelopathies, manifested by episodes of painless muscle weakness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Flaccid weakness is characterized by decreased or absent muscle stretch reflexes, weak leg recoil to sudden intense pull of the leg, and no ankle clonus. [pediatricneuro.com]
The parent will have some numbness or weakness in the extreme muscles and the nerve degenerates slowly and causes paralysis to the offspring. [diseasespictures.com]
Chapter 23 presents a case of functional paraparesis, and discusses signs of functional weakness, including Hoover’s sign, give-way weakness, inconsistency of findings, and normal reflexes, but also that these can all be misleading on occasion, that patients [oxfordmedicine.com]
- Pain
This article describes a case of pediatric thoracic disk herniation with paraparesis treated surgically.A 14-year-old girl presented with a 4-month history of diffuse back pain and sudden onset paraparesis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
When I came to Abundance Acupuncture late in October 2015 I was having debilitating pain in my right SI joint and nerve pain jumping down my leg to my right foot. There was always constant pain in my SI joint and my foot, usually at a level of 5. [acupuncturerestoreshealth.com]
He was given 250 mg aspirin and morphine for pain. With intravenous fluid-replacement therapy, his blood pressure rose and the activity of his legs improved. [stroke.ahajournals.org]
- Disability
Symptoms begin in infancy, and include hypotonia, developmental delay and intellectual disability, dysmorphic facial features, spasticity and ataxia. [sema4.com]
Individuals who have the condition may also be entitled to government disability benefits in recognition of the challenges they may face as a result. [wisegeek.org]
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) functional quadriplegia ( ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R53.2 Functional quadriplegia 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Complete immobility due to severe physical disability or frailty Type 1 Excludes frailty NOS ( R54 ) hysterical [icd10data.com]
But axonal damage or structural abnormalities even in normal appearing brain tissue may play an important role in the development of irreversible disability. [clinicaltrials.gov]
- Inflammation
[…] alveolitis (inflammation of the lung), polymyositis (an inflammatory muscle disease), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (persistent dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva), and infectious dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). [sharecare.com]
Bowel dysfunction Back pain Erectile problems Psoriasis Individuals with TSP may also exhibit uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye), arthritis (inflammation of one or more joints), pulmonary lymphocytic alveolitis (inflammation of the lung [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] arthritis lung inflammation muscle inflammation persistent dry eye Causes of HSP HSP is a genetic disorder, meaning it’s passed from parents to children. [healthline.com]
Since the primary neuropathological feature of HAM/TSP is chronic inflammation caused by HTLV-I infection in the spinal cord, various treatments focusing on immunomodulatory or anti-viral effects were performed for HAM/TSP patients until now. [eurekaselect.com]
- Unable to Stand
The patient was unable to stand on either leg alone and failed a trial of ambulation secondary to lower extremity weakness. Deep tendon reflexes were 2 + throughout. Sensation to touch, pinprick, and temperature was intact. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]
Eight patients were unable to stand or walk and were bed bound at presentation. In 1 infant (aged 8 months) with paraparesis, the parents noticed paucity in limb movements, and another child older than 1 year could not walk, even with support. [thejns.org]
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; MUSCULAR DISEASES; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; parasagittal brain lesions; and other conditions [profiles.umassmed.edu]
Paraparesis Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; MUSCULAR DISEASES; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION; parasagittal brain lesions; and other [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] slovník online, 2016 http://lekarske.slovniky.cz/) Scope Note Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of SPINAL CORD DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; MUSCULAR DISEASES; INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION [medvik.cz]
After the operation, he was hypertensive and was treated with antihypertensive medication. [stroke.ahajournals.org]
Musculoskeletal
- Back Pain
We report a case of a 48-year-old man with chronic back pain attributed to discogenic lumbar radiculopathy who underwent a fluoroscopy-guided L2-3 interlaminar epidural steroid injection. 4 h later, he developed acute paraparesis, sensory loss below T10 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] en — Patient has at least one of the following signs or symptoms with no other recognised cause: fever (> 38 °C), back pain, focal tenderness, radiculitis, paraparesis, or paraplegia en SUMMARY Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes disorders [es.glosbe.com]
A 45-year-old patient who was previously well presented with back pain and rapidly progressive paraparesis. 方法:一名45岁患者,既往背痛表现平稳,迅速发展为下肢瘫。 [dict.youdao.com]
- Muscle Spasticity
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the lower limb muscle coactivation and its relationship with muscles spasticity, gait performance, and metabolic cost in patients with hereditary spastic paraparesis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Keywords Paraparesia Espástica Espasticidad muscular Marcha Fisioterapia Paraparesis Spastic Muscle spasticity Gait physical theraphy specialty Document type info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis Version info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion Rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives [ebuah.uah.es]
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) is a group of rare, inherited neurological disorders. Their primary symptoms are progressive spasticity and weakness of the leg and hip muscles. [sp-foundation.org]
Spasticity primarily affects muscles of leg extension (quadriceps), knee flexion (hamstrings), hip adduction (bringing the knees together, thigh adductor muscles), and muscles that extend the feet (gastrocnemius-soleus [Achilles tendon]). [rarediseases.org]
Bohannon RWSmith MB Interrater reliability of a modified Ashworth Scale of muscle spasticity. Phys Ther 1987;67 (2) 206- 207 PubMed Google Scholar 32. Medical Research Council, Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System. [jamanetwork.com]
- Bilateral Leg Weakness
Flaccid weakness is characterized by decreased or absent muscle stretch reflexes, weak leg recoil to sudden intense pull of the leg, and no ankle clonus. [pediatricneuro.com]
This condition is most often associated with spinal cord diseases, although brain diseases; peripheral nervous system diseases; neuromuscular diseases; and muscular diseases may also cause bilateral leg weakness Applies To Paralysis of both lower limbs [icd9data.com]
Neurologic
- Spastic Paraplegia
FURTHER INFORMATION / LINKS Gene Reviews Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Overview Gene Reviews Spastic Paraplegia Type 4 Gene Reviews Spastic Paraplegia 3A Gene Reviews Spastic Paraplegia 7 [bwc.nhs.uk]
Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Community (english) RareConnect - Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia type 7 treatment with no medication (english) RareConnect -Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Community (english) RareConnect - SPG 15 hereditary spastic paraplegia [naspa.no]
Abstract Limited information is available on the use of botulinum toxin type A injections for children with hereditary spastic paraplegia. [journals.sagepub.com]
Paraparesis Causes The causes of paraparesis are highly dependent on the specific type of condition, either heredity spastic paraplegia or tropical spastic paraplegia. [doctorshealthpress.com]
Dominant Spastic Paraplegia [T371568] Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia Hereditary [T371569] Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia [T371570] Spastic Paraplegia, Autosomal Dominant, Hereditary [T371571] Spastic Paraplegia, Hereditary, Autosomal [medvik.cz]
- Myelopathy
Criteria for HTLV-1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis Disease Activity. ( 30090093 ) Sato T...Yamano Y 2018 7 Different roles of CXCR1 and CXCR2 in HTLV-1 carriers and HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP [malacards.org]
We diagnosed her with hepatic myelopathy, which is a rare complication of liver cirrhosis and portosystemic venous shunts. Hepatic myelopathy resulting from a congenital IPSVS has not been previously reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
HTLV-I, TROPICAL spastic paralysis - CLINICAL (SYMPTOMS) Myelopathy associated with HTLV-I most often takes the form of slowly progressive thoracic myelopathy, running without periods of remission. [lekarzkatowice.blogspot.com]
Abstract: Human T lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I)-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is chronic progressive myelopathy characterized by bilateral pyramidal tracts involvement with sphincteric disturbances. [eurekaselect.com]
- Stroke
Paraparesis Paraparesis or paraplegia as late effect of stroke (disorder) Paraparesis w paraplegia, late effect of stroke Paraparesis with paraplegia due to stroke Paraplegia (complete or partial paralysis of legs) Paraplegia (paralysis of legs) with [icd9data.com]
What measures can be taken by primary care physicians for primary prevention of stroke in patients with diabetes? COMMENTARY Diabetes is a major risk factor for stroke and is associated with increased stroke mortality. [clinical.diabetesjournals.org]
Neurological Disorders and Stroke » [brainfacts.org]
I want to tell everyone who has a stroke, “Don’t wait. Start getting acupuncture as soon as possible”. More Stroke Recovery Testimonials Back to Testimonial Index Best Therapy for Stroke Recovery My name is Clyde P. [acupuncturerestoreshealth.com]
- Paresis
Definition Paraparesis, is a term amalgamated from paraplegia and paresis. [health.ccm.net]
[para- + paresis] paraparesis /para·pa·re·sis/ ( -pah-re´sis ) partial paralysis of the lower limbs. paraparesis (păr′ə-pə-rē′sĭs, -păr′ĭ-sĭs) n. pl. parapare·ses (-sēz) Partial paralysis of the lower limbs. paraparesis [-pərē′sis] Etymology: Gk, para [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Urinary and fecal incontinence often occur concomitant with paresis. General concepts relating to disorders of micturition are discussed at the conclusion of this chapter. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] give-way weakness, inconsistency of findings, and normal reflexes, but also that these can all be misleading on occasion, that patients with weakness on the basis of conversion disorder are entirely unconscious that there is no organic basis to their paresis [oxfordmedicine.com]
(Medical Research Council grade of no greater than 4). 32 We classified patients as having asymmetry if, for any affected body region, spasticity (modified Ashworth Scale score of ≥2), paresis (Medical Research Council paresis grade of ≤4), or dexterity [jamanetwork.com]
- Hyperactivity
Four weeks later he was able to perform active straight leg raising, and three years later there is no sensory and motor disturbance, while deep-tendon reflexes in the bilateral lower limbs are slightly hyperactive. [nature.com]
Problems such as autism and attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity, should be documented. O In planning services for these children, social and educational involvement is essential. [books.mcai.org.uk]
Other common symptoms of HSP are urinary urgency and frequency, hyperactive reflexes, difficulty with balance, clonus, Babinski’s sign, diminished vibration sense in the feet, muscle spasms, and congenital foot problems such as pes cavus (high arched [sp-foundation.org]
UMN, NB, Uthoff's sign n.d. 14 Churko et al. (2011) p.L11F c.31C > T hyperactivity disorder, sensorineural hearing loss Poland 3.5 Jamsheer et al. (2009) p.Y17S c.50A > C UMN, NB Canada 22‒61 Paznekas et al. (2009) pS18P c.52T > C bilateral optic atrophy [e-jmd.org]
Urogenital
- Urinary Retention
Complications such as eschars due to a prolonged decubitus, urinary retention to sphincter dysfunction, fractures, etc. make these patients potential surgery candidates. [scielo.org.co]
Workup
Therefore, upper endoscopy should be part of the diagnostic workup of vitamin B 12 deficiency. Multiple factors can lead to misdiagnosis of vitamin B 12 deficiency. [dovepress.com]
Treatment
Our patient was a 41-year-old female, affected by PsA in treatment since 2 years with low-dose methylprednisolone and low-dose subcutaneous MTX. The treatment was effective. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Therefore, we now need the therapeutic regimens to protect the development, or be able to commence the treatments as soon as possible after the development safely and inexpensively even in long-term course or lifelong course of treatment. [eurekaselect.com]
During the treatments I felt very relaxed and calm. Even though I hate needles acupuncture treatments are really OK. The clinic is quiet and the staff is friendly. [acupuncturerestoreshealth.com]
Condition gradually improved as he could walk without help after three months of treatment, when further treatment was stopped. [scielo.br]
Prognosis
Prognosis HAM/TSP is a progressive disease, but it is rarely fatal. Most individuals live for several decades after the diagnosis. [brainfacts.org]
Prognosis The prognosis for pediatric cases is usually good if the tumor is resectable, but recurrences still occur. If unresectable and in the presence of metastasis, pancreatoblastoma has an aggressive course and prognosis is poor. [orpha.net]
A further combination of valproic acid and zidovudine has demonstrated a decrease in proviral loads (in animals). [10] Prognosis [ edit ] The prognosis for Tropical spastic paraparesis indicates some improvement in a percentage of cases due to immunosuppressive [en.wikipedia.org]
Michaelis LS (1969) International inquiry on neurological terminology and prognosis in paraplegia and tetraplegia. Paraplegia 7:1–5 PubMed Google Scholar 24. [link.springer.com]
Etiology
An intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt (IPSVS) was observed on enhanced computed tomography, and hyperammonemia suggested leakage of neurotoxins from the shunt as the etiology of the patient's symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In addition to the above, signs and symptoms specific to the underlying etiology may also be present, e.g. headaches, diplopia, and bilateral visual defects in the case of a pituitary tumor. [medicaljoyworks.com]
Etiology The etiology is unknown but pancreatoblastoma can occur in any part of the pancreas. [orpha.net]
That this was not the true pathogenesis was shown by Sheehan in a series of papers.2-4 In these papers he proved that the etiology in cases developing post partum was that the blood supply of the gland after delivery is normally reduced rapidly. [annals.org]
The association between human T-lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-1) and TSP opened new vistas in its etiology and epidemology. [neurologyindia.com]
Epidemiology
How to use this case study General instructions : Case studies in applied epidemiology allow students to practice applying epidemiologic skills in the classroom to address real-world public health problems. [panafrican-med-journal.com]
Summary Epidemiology It has been described in affecting at least six male members spanning three generations of a large family. [orpha.net]
Epidemiology Congenital forms affect both sexes equally and are diagnosed early in childhood. The epidemiology of acquired or secondary forms depends on the underlying cause. [unboundmedicine.com]
HSP data were compared to data from HUNT-3, a Norwegian epidemiological population study that enrolled more than 46,000 individuals. The survey was based on 19 items, each of which was also covered in HUNT3. [mdmag.com]
Epidemiology of tropical spastic paraparesis in Colombia and associated HTLV-1 infection. Ann Neurol 1988;23:161-5. 11. Roman GC, Roman LN. [neurologyindia.com]
Pathophysiology
We review previously reported cases and current understanding of the pathophysiology of this complication. All cases had symptom onset several hours after the procedure. There seems to be a trend toward better outcomes with earlier treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology Pathology is based on specific deficiency or deficiencies. [unboundmedicine.com]
It could be argued that the observed findings are an epiphenomenon, resulting from longstanding retrograde degeneration, rather than a direct reflection of the underlying TSP pathophysiology. [hippokratia.gr]
"Clinical Pathophysiology of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus-Type 1-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis". Frontiers in Microbiology. 3 : 389. doi : 10.3389/fmicb.2012.00389. PMC 3494083. PMID 23162542. ^ Ali, A (2006). [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology The effects of hypopituitarism in children depend on the affected hormones. GH deficiency can result in hypoglycemia and short stature. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
O Contractures: all joints need to be moved through their full range of movement to prevent contractures develop- ing. [books.mcai.org.uk]
Episodes can be prevented by achieving a euthyroid state. This report describes a young gentleman presenting with thyrotoxic hypokalemic paraparesis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Tropical Spastic Paraparesis - Get information and read articles on Tropical Spastic Paraparesis sign, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and diagnosis at onlymyhealth.com, your complete health guide. [onlymyhealth.com]
Their prognosis improves if they take steps to prevent urinary tract infection and skin sores, and if they participate in physical and occupational therapy programs. [brainfacts.org]
[…] encouraging the adoption of primary and secondary preventive measures. [clinical.diabetesjournals.org]