Botulism: a case associated with pyramidal signs.
Botulism is a widespread neuroparalytic disease that may be confused with other neurological disorders. As it is potentially lethal, clinicians are required to be aware of its diagnosis and management. We report a case of botulism complicated by pyramidal signs in a 35-year-old woman. Clinical aspects, differential diagnoses and therapeutic problems are discussed.
Santini
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Department of Neurological Sciences, University 'La Sapienza', Viale dell'Universita 30, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Fabri
S
S
Sagnelli
P
P
Manfredi
M
M
Francia
A
A
D000328:Adult; D001906:Botulism / Q000150:complications*; D005121:Extremities / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000382:microbiology; D011712:Pyramidal Tracts / Q000382:microbiology*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000503:physiopathology