[Muscle cramps and fasciculations not always ominous: muscle cramp-fasciculation syndrome].
In three patients, men of 43, 44 and 55 years old with muscle cramps, fasciculations and easy fatiguability of muscles, cramp-fasciculation syndrome was diagnosed. This is a benign disorder which has to be differentiated from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Response to treatment (benzodiazepines or carbamazepine) is good.
Vos
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PE
Academisch Ziekenhuis, Afd. Neurologie, Utrecht.
Wokke
J H
JH
D000328:Adult; D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009120:Muscle Cramp / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D018763:Muscle Fatigue
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002220:Carbamazepine