title: Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria in multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria are part of the spectrum of transient neurological disturbances that can be frequently encountered in multiple sclerosis (MS). Prompt recognition of these symptoms is important because they can be the only manifestation of a MS relapse and symptomatic therapy is often beneficial. We report a patient who developed paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria, documented by video imaging, while he was recovering from a MS relapse. Treatment with carbamazepine resulted in the complete reversal of the paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria.
authors: Institute of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University, L.go F.Vito, 1, Rome 00168, Italy. Electronic address: iorio.raffaele@gmail.com.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Iorio
authors: Institute of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University, L.go F.Vito, 1, Rome 00168, Italy.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Capone
authors: Institute of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University, L.go F.Vito, 1, Rome 00168, Italy.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Plantone
authors: Institute of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University, L.go F.Vito, 1, Rome 00168, Italy.
authors: A P
authors: AP
authors: Batocchi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001259:Ataxia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002220:Carbamazepine
keywords: Multiple sclerosis; Paroxysmal dysarthria and ataxia; Relapse