[Selective volitional respiration control loss (inverse Ondiene's curse syndrome) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].
We investigated neuro-respiratory function of a 60-year-old woman with a 7-year-history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She was trachomized 4 years ago, however, spontaneous respiration had been observed. Plethysmography disclosed autonomous and abolished volitional control on breathing. Cough reflex and emotional laughing influenced on respiration pattern. Positive reaction of respiration to hypercapnia was observed. Then, it seemed to be preserved respiratory neurons in the medulla oblongata and bulbospinal tract, and remarkable impairement of the corticospinal tract.
Konagaya
Masaaki
M
Department of Neurology, Suzuka National Hospital, 3-2-1 Kasado, Suzuka, Mie 513-8501, Japan.
Yasuma
Fumihiko
F
Sakai
Motoko
M
Ikeniwa
Chizuru
C
Kuru
Satoshi
S
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012143:Respiratory Physiological Phenomena