Flaccid paralysis of the limbs after an asthmatic attack.
Acute exacerbations of asthma are common in children, but limb weakness after such exacerbations is very unusual. Hopkins' syndrome, a poliomyelitis-like illness associated with asthma, is seldom reported in the literature. We describe a child with weakness of the lower limbs after an asthmatic attack. The clinical profile, possible pathogenesis, and treatment of Hopkins' syndrome are discussed.
Yeung
Sam C M
SC
Department of Pediatrics, St. Teresa's Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong. chakming@doctor.com
Antonio
Gregory
G
Ip
Kin Sing
KS
D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*