Parálisis facial alternobárica: a propósito de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Alternobaric facial palsy: case report and literature review

La parálisis o paresia facial alternobárica es una neuropraxia del séptimo nervio cra-neal debido a cambios de presión. Se produce en el contexto de una disfunción de la trompa de Eustaquio, una dehiscencia canal del nervio facial y cambios en la presión atmosférica. Se considera una rara complicación de barotrauma. Su prevalencia es difícil de estimar y, probablemente, se encuentre subreportada. La forma de presentación más habitual incluye paresia facial, plenitud aural, hipoacusia, otalgia, parestesias faciales y linguales. La mayoría de los episodios son transitorios, con una duración entre minutos y algunas horas, con recuperación posterior completa. Entre los diagnósticos diferenciales se encuentran causas periféricas y centrales de paresia facial, las cuales hay que sospechar ante la persistencia de los síntomas en el tiempo o ante la presencia de otros signos o síntomas neurológicos. La evaluación inicial debe incluir un examen otoneurológico completo. La tomografía computarizada de hueso temporal favorece la visualización de posibles dehiscencias del canal del facial. La prevención de nuevos episodios incluye la práctica de ecualización efectiva, la resolución de la disfunción de la trompa de Eustaquio y en algunos casos específicos, métodos alternativos de ventilación del oído medio como la colocación de tubos de ventilación. Una vez instalada la parálisis facial, si no se produce recuperación espontánea, el uso de corticoides es una opción. Se presenta un caso de paresia facial alternobárica recurrente y una revisión de literatura.

Alternobaric facial palsy or paralysis is a neuropraxia of the seventh cranial nerve due to pressure changes. It occurs in the context of Eustachian tube dysfunction, facial nerve canal dehiscence, and changes in atmospheric pressure. It is considered a rare complication of barotrauma. Its prevalence is difficult to estimated, and this condition is probably underreported. The most common form of presentation includes facial weakness, ear fullness or pressure, hearing loss, otalgia, facial and lingual paresthesias. Most episodes are transient, lasting from minutes to a few hours, with a subsequent complete recovery. Among the possible differential diagnoses are peripheral and central causes of facial paralysis, which must be suspected due to the persistence of symptoms over time or the presence of other neurological signs or symptoms. The initial evaluation should include a complete otoneurological examination. Computed tomography of the temporal bone is useful for the visualization of facial canal dehiscence. Prevention of further episodes includes practicing effective equalization, Eustachian tube dysfunction treatment, and in certain specific cases, alternative middle ear ventilation methods such as tympanostomy tubes. Once facial paralysis is established, if spontaneous recovery does not occur, the use of corticosteroids is considered an option. A case of recurrent alternobaric facial paresis and a review of the literature are presented.

Left peroneal paresis in a young female basketball player after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the right knee

There are various reasons for the injury to the peroneal nerve but the most common cause is compression anywhere along its route, from the origin to the distal branches, usually at the knee level.At the knee level, compression on the fibular level within the course of the peroneal nerve and anatomical and pathological is the site where the peroneal nerve is usually affected. Iatrogenic injuries after surgical interventions to the knee, metabolic, or toxic causes are also common. We present the case of a young female basketball player who underwent a surgical procedure for the injured anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee and during the rehabilitation process, peroneal paresis of a left leg occurred.

Tiempo de evolución y eliminación de la diplopía binocular en pacientes con paresia o parálisis oculomotoras / Evolution Time and Elimination of Binocular Diplopia in Patients with Oculomotor Paresis or Paralysis

Objetivo: Determinar la relación existente entre tiempo de evolución y eliminación de la diplopía binocular en pacientes con paresia o parálisis oculomotoras. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal y prospectivo de una serie de casos que acudieron a la consulta del Servicio de Oftalmología Pediátrica del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer y que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión en el periodo comprendido entre mayo del 2018 a junio del 2019. Se evaluaron las variables: sexo, tiempo de evolución, opciones de tratamiento, eliminación de diplopía, fusión y estereopsis. Resultados: El mayor número de casos acudieron a consulta entre una semana y menos de un mes de evolución de la enfermedad y más de seis meses. No resultó significativo la relación sexo, etiología y tiempo de evolución en acudir los pacientes a consulta externa. El 66,7 por ciento de la muestra estudiada resolvió solo con tratamiento médico, incluidos el 100 por ciento de los pacientes con menos de una semana de evolución. Todos los pacientes con tiempo de evolución menor de seis meses eliminaron la diplopía y se encontró diferencia estadística (p = 0,04) entre estas variables. El 76,7 por ciento logró fusión y el 56,7 por ciento estereopsis. Conclusiones: La mayor parte de los pacientes con tiempo de evolución menor de seis meses eliminaron la diplopía solo con tratamiento médico, incluidos el 100 por ciento de los pacientes con menos de una semana de evolución, observándose una relación entre la recuperación y la cronicidad de la diplopía(AU)

Objective: To determine the relationship between time of evolution and elimination of binocular diplopia in patients with oculomotor paresis or paralysis. Methods: A descriptive, longitudinal and prospective study was carried out, from May 2018 to June 2019, of a series of cases that were assisted in consultation of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Service at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology and that met the inclusion criteria. The variables evaluated were sex, evolution time, treatment options, elimination of diplopia, fusion and stereopsis. Results: The largest number of cases were assisted in consultation between one week and less than one month of evolution of the disease and more than six months. The relationship between sex, etiology and time of evolution in attending the outpatient clinic was not significant. 66.7 percent of the studied sample solved only with medical treatment, including 100 percent of patients with less than one week of evolution. All patients with evolution time of lesser than six months eliminated diplopia and a statistical difference was found (p = 0.04) between these variables. 76.7 percent achieved fusion and 56.7 percent stereopsis. Conclusions: Most of the patients with evolution time of lesser than six months eliminated diplopia only with medical treatment, including 100 percent of patients with less than one week of evolution, observing a relationship between recovery and chronicity of diplopia. Diplopia(AU)

Etiología y evolución de la diplopía binocular en pacientes con paresia o parálisis oculomotoras / Etiology and Course of Binocular Diplopia in Patients with Oculomotor Paresis or Paralysis

Objetivo: Determinar la etiología y evolución de la diplopía binocular en pacientes con paresia o parálisis oculomotoras. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal y prospectivo de una serie de casos que acudieron a la consulta del Servicio de Oftalmología Pediátrica del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer y cumplían con los criterios de inclusión en el periodo comprendido entre mayo del 2018 a junio del 2019. Se evaluaron las variables: edad, sexo, factores de riesgo, etiología, opciones de tratamiento y eliminación de diplopía. Resultados: La edad media de la muestra estudiada fue de 56,8 años y predominó el sexo masculino (56,7 por ciento versus 43,3 por ciento). El factor de riesgo más frecuente fue el microvascular (86,7 por ciento), 14 pacientes con hipertensión arterial y 12 con diabetes mellitus. Predominó también la etiología microvascular en 18 pacientes de 30. El 66,7 por ciento de la muestra estudiada resolvió solo con tratamiento médico y el 86,7 por ciento de los casos eliminaron la diplopía en todas las posiciones diagnósticas de la mirada. Conclusiones: El nervio craneal más frecuente afectado es el sexto y prevaleció la etiología microvascular en el sexto y tercer nervio craneal, sin embargo, para el cuarto es la traumática la única causa encontrada, lo cual concuerdan con la literatura revisada(AU)

Objective: To determine the etiology and evolution of binocular diplopia in patients with oculomotor paresis or paralysis. Methods: A descriptive, longitudinal and prospective study was carried out, from May 2018 to June 2019, of a series of cases that were assisted in the consultation of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Service at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology and met the inclusion criteria. The variables evaluated were age, sex, risk factors, etiology, treatment options and elimination of diplopia. Results: The mean age of the studied sample was 56.8 years and the male sex predominated (56.7 percent versus 43.3 percent). The most frequent risk factor was microvascular (86.7 percent), fourteen patients with arterial hypertension and 12 with diabetes mellitus. Microvascular etiology also predominated in 18 patients out of 30. The medical treatment only solved 66.7 percent of the studied sample and 86.7 percent of cases eliminated diplopia in all diagnostic gaze positions. Conclusions: The most frequently affected cranial nerve is the sixth and microvascular etiology prevailed in the sixth and third cranial nerves, however, for the fourth traumatic is the only cause found, which is consistent with the literature reviewed(AU)

Tuberculosis espinal: diagnóstico y manejo / Spinal tuberculosis: diagnosis and treatment

RESUMEN La tuberculosis espinal representa el 50 % de los casos de tuberculosis osteoarticular y, sin un tratamiento oportuno, puede ocasionar discapacidad (por complicaciones neurológicas) y deformidad. Se sospecha de esta enfermedad con base en los antecedentes del paciente, la clínica y los hallazgos radiológicos. El diagnóstico se establece con la identificación de Mycobacterium tuberculosis, las características histopatológicas y/o hallazgo de bacilos ácido-alcohol resistentes (BAAR) en el frotis. El diagnóstico diferencial más importante de la tuberculosis espinal es la espondilodiscitis piógena. La resonancia magnética es la prueba de imagen indicada para la valoración del compromiso neurológico y el estudio diagnóstico diferencial. El tratamiento principal es la quimioterapia antituberculosa, y la cirugía puede ser coadyuvante en los casos de tuberculosis espinal complicada, luego de evaluar el déficit neurológico y la deformidad resultante. Está contraindicado realizar solamente una laminectomía, y los implantes para la artrodesis se pueden utilizar en la infección activa. El 8 % de los pacientes con déficit neurológico no logra recuperarse, aun con el tratamiento.

ABSTRACT Spinal tuberculosis accounts for 50 % of all cases of osteoarticular tuberculosis, causing disability (due to neurological complications) and deformity if left untreated. This disease is suspected based on the patient's medical history, clinical manifestations and radiological findings. It is diagnosed by positive cultures for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the histopathological characteristics of the condition and/or acid-fast bacilli (AFB)-positive smear tests. The main differential diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis is pyogenic spondylodiscitis. Magnetic resonance imaging is the appropriate imaging test to assess the neurological involvement and study the differential diagnosis of the disease. The main treatment is antituberculous chemotherapy, but surgery can be adjunctive in cases of complicated spinal tuberculosis. The decision of which treatment to implement depends on the neurological deficit and the resulting deformity. Laminectomy alone is contraindicated and arthrodesis implants can be used during the active infection. Despite treatment, 8 % of the patients with neurological deficit do not recover.

Diagnostic evolution of vestibular neuritis after long-term monitoring / Evolução diagnóstica da neurite vestibular após monitoração de longo prazo

Abstract Introduction The diagnosis of vestibular neuritis is based on clinical and laboratory findings after exclusion of other disease. There are occasional discrepancies between clinical impressions and laboratory results. It could be the first vertigo episode caused by other recurrent vestibular disease, other than vestibular neuritis. Objective This study aimed to analyze the clinical features and identify the diagnostic evolution of patients with clinically suspected vestibular neuritis. Methods A total of 201 patients clinically diagnosed with vestibular neuritis were included in this study. Clinical data on the symptoms and signs of vertigo along with the results of vestibular function test were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were categorized in terms of the results of caloric testing (CP - canal paresis) group; canal paresis ≥25%; (MCP -minimal canal paresis) group; canal paresis <25%). Clinical features were compared between the two groups and the final diagnosis was reviewed after long-term follow up of both groups. Results Out of 201 patients, 57 showed minimal canal paresis (CP < 25%) and 144 showed definite canal paresis (CP ≥ 25%). A total of 48 patients (23.8%) experienced another vertigo episode and were re-diagnosed. Recurring vestibular symptoms were seen more frequently in patients with minimal canal paresis (p = 0.027). Repeated symptoms were observed on the same affected side more frequently in the CP group. The proportion of final diagnosis were not different between two groups. Conclusions Patients with minimal CP are more likely to have recurrent vertigo than patients with definite CP. There was no significant difference in the distribution of the final diagnoses between two groups when the vertigo recurs.

Resumo Introdução O diagnóstico de neurite vestibular é baseado em achados clínicos e laboratoriais após exclusão de outra doença. Existem discrepâncias ocasionais entre a impressão clínica e os resultados laboratoriais. Pode ser o primeiro episódio de vertigem causado por outra doença vestibular recorrente, além da neurite vestibular. Objetivo Analisar as características clínicas e identificar a evolução diagnóstica de pacientes com suspeita clínica de neurite vestibular. Método Foram incluídos neste estudo 201 pacientes com diagnóstico clínico de neurite vestibular. Os dados clínicos sobre os sintomas e sinais de vertigem e os resultados dos testes de função vestibular foram analisados retrospectivamente. Os pacientes foram categorizados de acordo com os resultados das provas calóricos (Grupo PC: paresia do canal ≥ 25%; Grupo PMC: paresia mínima do canal < 25%). As características clínicas foram comparadas entre os dois grupos e o diagnóstico final foi revisado após o acompanhamento de longo prazo de ambos os grupos. Resultados De 201 pacientes, 57 apresentaram paresia mínima do canal (PC < 25%) e 144 apresentaram paresia definitiva do canal (PC ≥ 25%). Quarenta e oito pacientes (23,8%) apresentaram outro tipo de vertigem e foram diagnosticados novamente. Sintomas vestibulares recorrentes foram observados com mais frequência nos pacientes com paresia mínima do canal (p = 0,027). Sintomas recorrentes no mesmo lado afetado foram observados com mais frequência no Grupo PC. A proporção de diagnóstico final não foi diferente entre os dois grupos. Conclusão Os pacientes com paresia mínima do canal foram mais propensos a apresentar vertigem recorrente que os pacientes com paresia do canal definitiva. Não houve diferença significante na distribuição dos diagnósticos finais entre os dois grupos quando houve recorrência da vertigem.

Luxaciones puras de codo en pacientes pediátricos: tratamiento conservador y complicaciones asociadas a una patología poco prevalente. Serie de 4 casos / Isolated elbow dislocation in pediatric patients: non-operative treatment and complications associated with an infrequent pathology. Series of 4 cases

Si bien el codo es la articulación más frecuentemente luxada en niños, representa el 3-6 % de las lesiones en ese sitio. Las luxaciones sin fracturas asociadas son muy raras y son producto de una caída con el codo en extensión. El paciente consulta por dolor, impotencia funcional y deformidad evidente. La finalidad del tratamiento es restaurar la congruencia articular, lograr estabilidad y minimizar los riesgos de posibles lesiones neurovasculares.Se presentan 4 pacientes tratados con manejo conservador con excelentes resultados funcionales, incluso aquel que presentó una neuropraxia del mediano con restitución ad integrum.Según nuestra experiencia, suelen ser lesiones con buena evolución. Se destaca la importancia de un rápido y preciso examen neurovascular, optando, de ser posible, por una conducta expectante ante las lesiones nerviosas. Se resalta la indicación de una inmovilización acotada con movilización temprana que evite rigidez del codo.

Even though the elbow is the most often dislocated joint in children, this injury accounts for 3-6 % of elbow pathology. Dislocations without associated fractures are extremely rare. They result from a fall onto an outstretched hand. The patient is always referred with a painful joint, movement impairment and even clinical deformity. Acute treatment aims to achieve quick reduction and adequate joint stability, avoiding neurovascular injuries.We sought to analyze the functional outcomes and the complications after non-operative treatment. Our 4 patien had excellent functional results at the latest follow-up, and one of them suffered from a median nerve palsy without further consequences.In our experience, these injuries presented excellent outcomes and we would like to highlight the importance of a quick and precise neurovascular examination with the possibility of non-surgical management of nerve injuries. A short period of immobilization with early rehabilitation should be indicated to avoid joint stiffness

Comparison of interscalene brachial plexus block and superior trunk block with ropivacaine in shoulder arthroscopic surgery / 药学实践杂志

Objective To compare the clinical effects of interscalene brachial plexus block and superior trunk block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery with 0.25% ropivacaine. Methods 46 patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy surgery were included and randomly divided into group ISB (n=23) and group ST (n=23). Patients in group ISB received 10 ml 0.25% ropivacaine on the lateral side of C5 and C6. Patients in group ST were treated with 5 ml 0.25% ropivacaine on both sides of the superior trunk of brachial plexus. The diaphragmatic excursion, Numerical Rating Scale(NRS), duration of the block, handgrip strength were recorded at different time. Results No statistical difference was detected between the two groups in the reduction of diaphragmatic excursion within 30 min after block (P>0.05). Compared with ISB patients, ST patients had significantly less diaphragmatic excursion at 3 h after block（P<0.05). 30 minutes after block, 8.7% patients in ISB group reached complete HDP and 52.2% patients reached partial HDP. At the same time, no complete HDP and 26.1% partial HDP were detected in ST group. 3 hours after block, patients in ST group had lower complete HDP rate (0.0% vs 17.4%) and lower partial HDP rate (39.1% vs 65.2%) than patients in ISB group. At 30 minutes and 3 h after block, the reduction of grip strength in ST group was significantly lower than that in ISB group (P<0.001). ST group had lower NRS than ISB group (P<0.05). The average block time in ISB group (8.3±1.97 )h was significantly lower than that in ST group (10.9±1.26)h (P<0.01). Conclusion Superior trunk block with 10 ml 0.25% ropivacaine is superior compared to interscalene brachial plexus block in occurrence of HDP, decrease of grip strength, postoperative pain and block duration.

Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus and Adult T-cell Leukaemia/Lymphoma: Case Report and Literature Review

ABSTRACT HTLV-I is the first retrovirus directly associated with human malignancy. HTLV-I is endemic in the Caribbean, Japan, parts of Africa, the Middle East and South America. This enveloped double-stranded RNA virus is transmitted by routes similar to HIV, including untested blood/blood product transfusions, sexual contact, intravenous drug abuse, and from mother to child in a vertical transmission. HTLV infection rarely occurs outside of the above sites and very few studies are available globally. Although the retrovirus identified as being associated with chicken sarcoma was described by Rous (1908), the first human retrovirus was not isolated until 1978 from cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in black Americans. Endemicity of the disease in the Caribbean was discovered in 1982 after adult T-cell leukemia (ATL) was found in some London patients, all of Caribbean origin. To date, there is still a lack of studies on the role of viruses in diseases such as inflammatory disorders, arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, and infectious dermatitis. In Saint Vincent, there were no documented studies that reflected the prevalence and expression of the virus although we did report some cases of HIV-positive HTLV-I ATL. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of a 55-year-old female with an atypical presentation of adult T-cell lymphoma, and we conducted a literature review to determine the prevalence and common presentations of ATL.

Neuropsychiatric manifestations in multiple sclerosis: clinical case report and review of literature

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disability affecting young and middle-aged adults. Neuropsychiatric manifestations in the background of multiple sclerosis had been reported as a sporadic occurrence. Case description: Here, we report the case of a 57-year-old man who developed neuropsychiatric manifestations during the course of MS. Discussion: In our case, the presence of MS might be a possible reason for the neuropsychiatric manifestations. However, not many case reports have previously acknowledged wherein a patient developed neuropsychiatric symptoms secondary to multiple sclerosis. Conclusion: Hence, this case stresses the need for future studies assessing the relationship between multiple sclerosis and psychosis.

Uso de prancha de baixo custo para avaliação do equilíbrio de indivíduos hemiparéticos / Use of low-cost plank for balance assessment in patients with chronic hemiparesis

Introdução: Na hemiparesia há uma inadequada descarga de peso nos membros inferiores que geram déficits de equilíbrio, sendo as pranchas de equilíbrio imprescindíveis para avaliação. Objetivo: Verificar a aplicabilidade clínica de uma prancha de baixo custo e da Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg (EEB) na avaliação do equilíbrio e a distribuição de peso nos membros inferiores de pacientes hemiparéticos. Métodos: Estudo piloto, transversal, quantitativo, de inovação tecnológica que realizou avaliação de 21 indivíduos acometidos com Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) por uma prancha de baixo custo. Resultados: Houve predominância de AVE isquêmico e hemiparesia direita. Na avaliação com a prancha, participantes com hemiparesia direita descarregaram maior peso na região do retropé, tanto com os pés juntos quanto na largura do quadril, enquanto os que possuem hemiparesia esquerda houve diferenças nas posições, com os pés juntos, pois a maioria descarregou o peso na região do antepé, enquanto com os pés na largura do quadril descarregaram na região do retropé. Quanto a avaliação pela EEB, as atividades funcionais que necessitavam de maior sustentação obtiveram menores médias, porém não houve correlação estatisticamente significativa com as posições sobre a prancha. Conclusão: A avaliação em saúde por meio da prancha de baixo custo torna-se um instrumento importante para identificar as alterações do equilíbrio e realizar intervenções apropriadas, entretanto não se correlaciona com a Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg. (AU)

Introduction: In hemiparesis the inadequate weight-bearing in the lower limbs generate balance deficits, and balance planks are essential for evaluation. Objective: To verify the clinical applicability of a low-cost board and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) in the assessment of balance and weight distribution in the lower limbs of hemiparetic patients. Methods: A pilot, cross-sectional, quantitative, technological innovation study carried out an evaluation of 21 individuals affected by stroke with a low-cost plank. Results: Ischemic stroke and right hemiparesis were predominant. In the evaluation with the plank, participants with right hemiparesis unloaded more weight in the hindfoot region, with both feet together and hip width, while those with left hemiparesis showed differences in positions, with feet together, as most unloaded the weight in the forefoot region, while with feet hip width unloaded in the hindfoot region. As for the assessment by BBS, the functional activities that needed more support obtained lower averages; however, there was no statistically significant correlation with the positions on the board. Conclusion: Health assessment using the low-cost plank can be an important tool to identify changes in balance and carry out appropriate interventions, however it does not correlate with Berg Balance Scale. (AU)

Síndrome de hombre en barril secundario a trauma raquimedular. Reporte de caso / Man-in-the-barrel syndrome secondary to spinal cord trauma. Case report

Resumen Presentamos caso de un varón de 77 años con antecedentes de alcoholismo, limitación crónica al flujo aéreo, y trauma encéfalo craneano (TEC) antiguo, que ingresa por cuadro de insuficiencia respiratoria global con descompensación aparentemente infecciosa que evoluciona tórpidamente con asistencia de ventilación mecánica no invasiva (VMNI) persistente. Se objetiva diparesia de predominio braquial proximal lo que hace sospechar síndrome de hombre en barril (SHB). Se completa estudio con resonancia nuclear magnética (RNM) de columna cervical que muestra severa atrofia medular desde bulbo distal hasta C4. El paciente se mantiene con VMNI c/ BiPAP y apoyo kinésico, con lo que logra progresiva mejoría ventilatoria.

We present a patient 77-year-old male with a history of alcoholism, chronic airflow limitation, and old brain trauma injury, who is admitted due to a global respiratory insufficiency with apparently infectious decompensation that evolves rapidly dependent on non-invasive mechanical ventilation and with a, Man-in-the-barrel syndrome. A magnetic resonance of cervical spine showed severe spinal atrophy from the distal medulla oblongata to C4. The patient remains with kinesic motor support, thereby achieving progressive ventilatory improvement.

Descrição do coping religioso/espiritual de pacientes neurológicos e sua correlação com a capacidade funcional e depressão / Description of the religious/spiritual coping of neurological patients and correlation with functional capacity and depression

Introdução: A relação entre a espiritualidade/religiosidade e as doenças está cada vez mais em evidência, dessa forma a prática da religião em hospitais tem sido associada a um menor risco de depressão, o que pode favorecer um melhor enfrentamento das dificuldades da doença através do coping religioso e/ou espiritual (CRE). Objetivo: Correlacionar o coping religioso e/ou espiritual com a capacidade funcional e a depressão de hemiparéticos e parkinsonianos submetidos a fisioterapia em grupo no formato de circuito de treinamento. Métodos: Foram analisados 28 indivíduos, participantes de um programa de circuito de treinamento T. Para a avaliação foram utilizadas as escalas Dynamic Gait Index, Inventário de Depressão de Beck, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica e CRE breve (CREb). Resultados: O score médio atingido na Inventário de Depressão de Beck e Escala de Depressão Geriátrica apontou uma depressão leve no grupo hemiparético, já no grupo de Parkinson não apresentou índices de depressão. O Dynamic Gait Index acusou risco de queda no grupo hemiparético, obtendo uma diferença significativa quando comparado ao grupo de Parkinson (p<0,05). Ambos os grupos tiveram índice CRE positivo moderado. Conclusão: Pode-se afirmar que as doenças incapacitantes apresentam maior relação com a espiritualidade/religiosidade que as doenças neurológicas progressivas em atendimento de circuito de treinamento. (AU)

Introduction: The relationship between spirituality/religiosity and diseases is increasingly evident, thus, the practice of religion in hospitals has been associated with a lower risk of depression, which may favor better coping with difficulties of diseases through religious and/or spiritual coping. Objective: To correlate religious and/or spiritual coping with functional capacity and depression of hemiparetic and parkinsonian patients undergoing group physical therapy in training circuit format. Methods: 28 individuals participating in a training circuit format program were analyzed. Dynamic Gait Index, Beck Depression Inventory, Geriatric Depression Scale and Short religious and/or spiritual coping were used for the evaluation. Results: The mean score achieved in Beck Depression Inventory and Geriatric Depression Scale indicated a mild depression in the hemiparetic group, while in the Parkinson's group no depression was found. The Dynamic Gait Index showed a risk of hemiparetic group drop, obtaining a significant difference when compared to the Parkinson Group (p < 0.05). Both groups had moderate positive index positive of religious and/or spiritual coping. Conclusion: The disabling diseases present greater relationship with the spirituality/religiosity than the progressive neurological diseases attended in training circuit. (AU)

Síndrome de Guillain-Barré posterior a vacunación en lactante menor / Guillain-Barré syndrome after vaccination in an infant

Resumen El síndrome de Guillain-Barré es un trastorno autoinmune que se presenta como polineuropatía paralítica flácida rápidamente progresiva y puede ser fatal. Su diagnóstico es clínico y se apoya en la electromiografía. En la mayoría de los casos está precedido por un proceso infeccioso respiratorio o gastrointestinal, pero existen casos excepcionales en los que aparece posterior a vacunación, particularmente contra influenza. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar el caso de un lactante menor diagnosticado con síndrome de Guillain-Barré posterior a la aplicación de vacunas de los seis meses de edad. Es importante para el clínico considerar esta asociación al momento de definir diagnósticos diferenciales, dejando claro que el beneficio de la vacunación siempre superará los riesgos.

Abstract Guillain-Barré syndrome is potentially fatal autoimmune disorder that presents as rapidly progressive flaccid paralytic polyneuropathy. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and supported by electromyography. In most cases, it is preceded by a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection, but exceptional cases in which it appears after vaccination have been reported. This article aims to present the case of a young infant diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome after influenza vaccination. It is important for the clinician to consider this association when defining differential diagnoses when dealing with similar cases, stating that the benefits of vaccination clearly outweight its risks.

Diagnostic dilemma of cognitive decline in a young female: considering congenital rubella, depressive disorder, and moyamoya disease

We report a case of a 20-year-old young female patient from North India presenting with headache, decline in scholastic performance, irritability, and low mood, and having a history of hemiparesis, who had rubella infection in her antenatal period, who was investigated and diagnosed as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) with left-sided hemiparesis in remission with moyamoya disease (MMD) based on history, examination, and relevant investigation (magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] brain/magnetic resonance [MR] angiogram). We highlight the difficulties we faced in attributing whether the cognitive decline was due to congenital rubella, PDD, MMD, or a combination of any of these three diagnoses.

Avaliação da distribuição do peso corporal em hemiparéticos: medidas posturográficas versus o instrumento Avaliação da Simetria e Transferência de Peso / Evaluación de la distribución del peso corporal en individuos hemiparéticos: medidas posturográficas versus instrumento de Evaluación de Simetría y Transferencia de Peso / Assessment of body weight distribution in hemiparetic patients: posturographic measurements versus the Assessment of Symmetry and Weight-Transfer scale

RESUMO A assimetria na distribuição do peso corporal (DPC) é um achado comum após um acidente vascular cerebral. Embora a posturografia seja considerada o padrão-ouro para a detecção da assimetria da DPC, exige equipamentos e conhecimentos específicos, limitando seu uso na prática clínica. Por outro lado, a Escala de Avaliação da Simetria e Transferência de Peso (ASTP) é um método simples para identificar a assimetria na DPC. Entretanto, não foi testado se seus resultados estão relacionados às medidas posturográficas. Assim, o objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a validade concorrente por meio da identificação do grau de associação entre a ASTP e as medidas posturográficas da DPC em indivíduos com hemiparesia. Sessenta indivíduos, com hemiparesia [mediana (min-max)] 58 (33-86) anos e 24 (6-29) meses desde o primeiro AVC, foram avaliados. zA DPC foi avaliada por meio da ASTP e da posturografia (percentual da DPC sobre o membro não parético). A mediana do escore ASTP foi 23 (14-27), "capacidade parcialmente boa de simetria e transferência de peso". A posturografia revelou 59% de apoio do peso corporal (50-97) sobre o lado não parético. Além disso, identificou uma proporção maior de indivíduos assimétricos do que a ASTP (29 vs. 8; p=0,003). Não houve correlação significativa entre ASTP e %DPC (rho=0,001, p=0,992). Concluiu-se que a ASTP não está relacionada à assimetria na DPC estimada pela posturografia, sugerindo a necessidade de uma reavaliação de sua utilidade clínica.

RESUMEN La asimetría en la distribución del peso corporal (DPC) es un hallazgo común tras el accidente cerebrovascular. Aunque se considera la posturografía el patrón de oro para la detección de asimetrías en la DPC, se requiere equipos y conocimientos específicos, lo que limita su uso en la práctica clínica. Por otro lado, la Escala de Evaluación de Simetría y Transferencia de Peso (ASTP) es un método sencillo para identificar la asimetría en la DPC. Sin embargo, no se ha comprobado si sus resultados están relacionados con las mediciones posturográficas. Así este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la validez concurrente identificando el grado de asociación entre la ASTP y las mediciones posturográficas de la DPC en los individuos con hemiparesia. Se evaluaron a 60 individuos con hemiparesia [mediana (mín-máx)] 58 (33-86) años y 24 (6-29) meses desde el primer accidente cerebrovascular. La DPC se evaluó por medio de la ASTP y la posturografía (porcentaje de DPC en el miembro no parético). La puntuación media de la ASTP fue de 23 (14-27), "capacidad parcialmente buena de simetría y transferencia de peso". La posturografía reveló un 59% de apoyo del peso corporal (50-97) en el lado no parético. Además, identificó una mayor proporción de individuos asimétricos que la ASTP (29 vs. 8; p=0,003). No hubo una correlación significativa entre el ASTP y el %DPC (rho=0,001, p=0,992). Se concluyó que la ASTP no está relacionada con la asimetría en la DPC estimada por la posturografía, lo que sugiere la necesidad de reevaluar su utilidad clínica.

ABSTRACT Asymmetry in body weight distribution (BWD) is a common post-stroke finding. Although posturography is considered the gold standard for detection of BWD asymmetry, it requires specific equipment and knowledge, which limits its use in clinical practice. The Assessment of Symmetry and Weight-Transfer (ASWT) scale is a simpler method to identify asymmetry in body weight distribution. However, it has not been tested whether its scores are related to posturographic measures. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate concurrent validity by the association between ASWT and the posturographic measures of BWD in individuals with hemiparesis. Sixty hemiparetic patients [median (min-max)] 58 (33-86) years-old and with 24 (6-29) months after the first stroke were evaluated. The BWD was assessed through ASWT and BWD percentage over the non-paretic limb by posturography. The median ASWT score was 23 (14-27), "partially good capacity of symmetry and weight transfer". The posturography revealed 59% BWD (50-97), a significant asymmetry to the non-paretic side. Posturography identifies a higher proportion of asymmetric individuals than the ASWT (29 vs. 8, respectively; p=0.003). There was no significant correlation between ASWT and %BWD (ρ=0.001, p=0.992). We concluded that ASWT is not related to asymmetry in the BWD estimated by posturography, suggesting the need of a reassessment of its clinical utility.

O efeito da fisioterapia de grupo na destreza motora funcional e a força de membros superiores de hemiparéticos crônicos / The effect of group physiotherapy on functional motor dexterity and upper limb strength in chronic hemiparetic patients

Introdução: O acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) é a causa de diversas incapacidades neurológicas em adultos, o que torna necessário o melhor estudo de seu impacto na capacidade funcional. Objetivo: Avaliar a destreza motora funcional de membros superiores de hemiparéticos crônicos submetidos a Fisioterapia em Grupo no Formato de Circuito de Treinamento (FGCT), pois esta forma de tratamento tem se mostrado eficaz na melhora da capacidade funcional, o que torna necessário um estudo voltado para o membro superior. Métodos: Participaram 15 hemiparéticos em atendimento com FGCT. Foi realizada uma avaliação inicial (AV1) utilizando a escala de Ashworth Modificada, o teste de caixa de blocos, e o nine hole peg test. Após 12 semanas de intervenção com FGCT foi realizada a avaliação final (AV2) utilizando os mesmos testes. Resultados: A análise estatística considerou p > 0,05 e não revelou diferença significante entre AV1 e AV2 na dinamometria bem como no teste de caixa de blocos e nine hole peg test. Conclusão: O protocolo terapêutico não determinou a melhora da destreza motora funcional de membros superiores de hemiparéticos crônicos submetidos a fisioterapia de grupo no formato de circuito de treinamento. (AU)

Introduction: Stroke is the cause of several neurological disabilities in adults, which makes it necessary to better study the impact on functional capacity. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the motor dexterity performance of upper limbs in chronic hemiparetic submitted to Group Physiotherapy in the Training Circuit (GPTC) format, as this form of treatment has been shown to be effective in the improvement functional capacity, which makes it necessary a study aimed at the upper limb. Methods: Fifteen hemiparetic patients in our service with GPTC participated. An initial assessment (IA1) was performed using the Modified Ashworth scale, Box and Block Test (BBT), and the 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT). After 12 weeks of intervention with GPTC, the final evaluation (FE2) was performed using the same tests. Results: Statistical analysis considered p > 0.05 and did not reveal a significant difference between IA1 and FE2 in hand-held dynamometry as well as in the BBT and 9-HPT. Conclusion: The therapeutic protocol did not determine the improvement of the motor dexterity of upper limbs in chronic hemiparetic patients submitted to GPTC. (AU)

Independência funcional e comprometimento motor em indivíduos pós-AVE da comunidade / Functional independence and motor impairment post stroke in individuals in the community

Indivíduos acometidos por acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) podem apresentar déficits motores, como a hemiparesia, que limitam a autonomia para realização das atividades de vida diária (AVD). Objetivo: Avaliar o comprometimento motor e a independência funcional de indivíduos pós-AVE cadastrados nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS) no município de Araranguá/SC. Método: A amostra foi composta por indivíduos com sequelas motoras de AVE cadastrados nas UBS de Araranguá, que foram avaliados através da Escala de Rankin Modificada, Mini Exame do Estado Mental, Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF), Escala de Fugl Meyer (EFM) e questionário sociodemográfico. Resultados: Foram avaliados 56 indivíduos, com média de idade de 67,3±11 anos. Na MIF, 67,9% apresentaram dependência modificada, necessitando de até 25% de auxílio para realizar suas AVD. Na pontuação total da EFM, 58,9% dos indivíduos apresentaram comprometimento marcado, 32,1% apresentaram comprometimento grave para membro inferior e 46,4% apresentaram comprometimento moderado para membro superior. Foi observada correlação significativa entre o resultado da EFM total com o resultado da MIF total (ρ=0.6; ρ<0,01) e entre o resultado da EFM total com todos os itens da escala MIF (ρ<0,01). Conclusão: Os indivíduos avaliados apresentaram comprometimento motor marcado e algum grau de dependência funcional. A correlação significativa entre as variáveis demonstrou que indivíduos pós-AVE crônico no município de Araranguá apresentam comprometimento motor que gera dependência funcional para realização das AVD. Espera-se que os resultados encontrados possam auxiliar profissionais de saúde da região a criarem abordagens para manter estes indivíduos mais independentes.

Individuals affected by stroke may have motor deficits, such as hemiparesis, which can limit autonomy to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Objective: To evaluate the motor impairment and the functional independence of post-stroke individuals registered in Basic Health Units (BHU) in the city of Araranguá/SC. Method: The sample consisted of individuals with sequelae of stroke registered in the Basic Health Units (BHU) of Araranguá, selected in an intentional non-probabilistic manner. Individuals were assessed using the Modified Rankin Scale, Mini Mental State Examination, Functional Independence Measure, Fugl Meyer Scale and socioeconomic questionnaire. Results: 56 individuals were evaluated, mean age of 67.3 ± 11. According to FIM scores, 67.9% had a modified dependence, requiring up to 25% assistance to perform their ADLs. In the total FMS score, 58.9% of the individuals had marked impairment. 32.1% had severe impairment for the lower limb and 46.4% had moderate impairment for the upper limb. A significant correlation was observed between the result of the total FMS with the result of the total FIM (ρ=0.6; ρ<0.01) and between the result of the total FMS with all the items of the FIM scale (ρ <0.01). Conclusion: The evaluated individuals presented marked motor impairment and some level of functional dependence. The significant correlation between the variables demonstrated that individuals after chronic stroke in Araranguá have motor impairment that generates functional dependence for performing ADLs. It is hoped that the results found will help health professionals in the region to create approaches to keep these individuals more independent.

Dupla deficiência motora em um centro de reabilitação: hemiparesia após acidente vascular cerebral e amputação de membro inferior - Quem são eles? / Dual motor disability in an outpatient rehabilitation center: hemiparesis after stroke and lower limb amputation patients - Who are they?

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência da dupla deficiência motora e identificar as características social, demográficas, clinicas e relacionadas á reabilitação desses indivíduos. Métodos: Estudo descritivo retrospectivo realizado em um centro de reabilitação com indivíduos com dupla deficiência motora decorrente de amputação de membro inferior associada à hemiparesia após acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). Características sociodemografica, clinica e relacionada a reabilitação foram coletadas através de consulta a prontuários. Resultados: A prevalência da dupla deficiência motora foi de 5,4%. Dos 76 indivíduos avaliados, 69,7% eram do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 65,6 (±9,3). A hipertensão arterial sistema estava presente em 96,1% dos indivíduos e 25% eram tabagistas. Mais que 73% dos pacientes tiveram o AVC prévio à amputação. O tempo entre as lesões foi, em mediana, de 23 meses, as sequelas foram ipsilaterais em 51,3% dos pacientes. Desses, 54 pacientes (71%) foram encaminhados para as terapias físicas. O tempo entre a dupla deficiência e o início da terapia foi de 28 meses, com tempo de reabilitação total de 14,3 meses. Ao fim do processo de reabilitação 36% alcançaram suas metas, mas 30% teve alta devido a falta de adesão ao tratamento. Conclusão: A prevalência da dupla deficiência motora devido a hemiparesia após AVC e amputação de membro inferior foi 5,4%, e a população estudada apresentou características singulares relacionada ao processo de reabilitação, como um longo tempo entre a ocorrência da dupla deficiência e o inicio da reabilitação, e um longe tempo na reabilitação.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of dual motor disability and to identify social, demographic, clinical and rehabilitation-related characteristics. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study in an outpatient rehabilitation center with individuals with dual motor disability from major lower limb amputation associated to post-stroke hemiparesis. Social demographic, clinical and rehabilitation characteristics data were collected from medical record. Results: The prevalence of dual motor disability was 5.4%. Seventy-six subjects were evaluated, 69.7% were male, with a mean age of 65.6 ± 9.3 years. Hypertension was present in 96.1% of subjects, and 25% were smokers. Over 73% of patients had had the stroke prior to amputation. Time elapsed between lesions had a median of 23 months, and sequelae were ipsilateral in 51.3% of patients. Of these, 54 patients (71%) were referred to physical therapy. The time interval between dual disability and the beginning of therapy was 28 months, with total rehabilitation time of 14.3 months. At rehabilitation completion, 36% achieved their goals but 30% were discharges consequent to lack of compliance. Conclusion: The prevalence of dual motor disability due to hemiparesis secondary to stroke and lower limb amputation in a rehabilitation center was 5.4%. Our population showed singular characteristics related to the rehabilitation process, such as a long time between the occurrence of dual disability and the beginning of rehabilitation, and long rehabilitation period.

Segmental Zoster Paresis:Report of One Case and Literature Review / 中国医学科学院学报

Segmental zoster paresis(SZP)is a rare complication in herpes zoster infection,with its symptoms often neglected due to the co-existence of pain.Here we reported a case of SZP.Also,we analyzed 42 Chinese SZP cases in literature,which revealed that the male to female ratio of SZP patients was 13∶8,and the median age of disease onset was 65 years.The most commonly affected region is upper limb.The diagnosis depends mainly on typical medical history and clinical symptoms.Although there is no definite therapy for SZP,the antiviral therapy is the most commonly used treatment,which achieved complete recovery in 78.6% of the patients and partial recovery in 14.3% of the patients.