Juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Juvenile amytrophic lateral sclerosis (JALS) is a type of motor neuron disease presenting before 25 years of age. It is characterized by a combination of upper and lower motor signs. It may be familial or sporadic. We are reporting a sporadic case of JALS with onset of symptoms at 4 years of age. Diagnostic criteria and a brief review of literature are presented.
Aggarwal
Anju
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Department of Pediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India. aanju@bol.net.in.
Shashiraj
D000367:Age Factors; D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male