Lower motor neuron weakness after diving-related decompression.
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چکیده
Myelopathy is a recognized complication of diving and usually presents with upper motor neuron weakness and sensory loss of the lower limbs due to thoracic spinal cord damage. Here we present a case of lower motor neuron upper limb weakness due to infarction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord following diving. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an isolated lower motor neuron syndrome following diving-related decompression.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurology
دوره 66 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006