MOTOR-NEURON SYNDROME AFTER ELECTRIC-SHOCK

被引:24
作者
GALLAGHER, JP [1 ]
TALBERT, OR [1 ]
机构
[1] MED UNIV S CAROLINA,DEPT NEUROL,CHARLESTON,SC 29425
来源
ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA | 1991年 / 83卷 / 02期
关键词
MOTOR-NEURON SYNDROME; ELECTRIC SHOCK;
D O I
10.1111/j.1600-0404.1991.tb04653.x
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
Presented here are 17 individuals with motor neuron disease that followed a severe electric shock. All were under the age of 45 when their motor disorder began. Five developed the illness within 24-36 months of the electrical accident and 12 not until decades later. In 14 cases only a single, but severe, shock had been received while in three others multiple, but substantial, jolts of electricity had been sustained. All 17 were males and all but one are still alive.
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