A Case of Motor Neuron Disease Presenting as Dyspnea in the Emergency Department / 가정의학회지
Korean Journal of Family Medicine
; : 110-113, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Motor neuron disease encompasses a group of progressive neurologic disorders that destroy cells responsible for the control of essential muscles. The disorders are characterized by progressive weakness, muscle atrophy and fasciculation, spasticity, dysarthria, dysphagia, and respiratory compromise. A 66-year-old male presented to the emergency department with progressive dyspnea and, ultimately, respiratory failure. In spite of extensive cardiopulmonary evaluation, a cause could not be identified except aging. After complete history taking, physical and neurologic examination, motor neuron disease was suspected at last. Thus, elderly patients with dyspnea in the emergency department could have hidden diseases beyond the normal aging process.
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Assunto principal:
Insuficiência Respiratória
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Atrofia
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Envelhecimento
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Transtornos de Deglutição
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Doença dos Neurônios Motores
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Debilidade Muscular
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Disartria
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Dispneia
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Emergências
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Fasciculação
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Family Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article