[What usual and unusual clinical signs suggest amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?].
Diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is typically restricted to clinical and electromyographical upper motoneuron (UMN) and lower motoneuron (LMN) features. However, the initial presentation is sometimes misleading. These unusual presentations are discussed. They can delay the diagnosis of ALS.
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Centre SLA Angers, Service Neurologie A (Pr Dubas), CHU Angers.
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans