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Rev. bras. ortop ; 58(3): 449-456, May-June 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1449834

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Abstract Objective The endoscopic release of the ulnar nerve reproduces a simple (in situ) procedure with smaller incisions, less soft tissue damage, and higher preservation of nerve vascularization. Endoscopy allows the clear visualization of the entire path of the nerve and surrounding noble structures. Moreover, it reveals any signs of compression and allows a safe release of 10cm distally or proximally to the medial epicondyle. Methods A retrospective survey revealed that 15 subjects (1 with a bilateral injury) underwent an ulnar nerve compression release at the elbow using the endoscopic technique with Agee (Micro-Aire Sugical Instruments, Charlottesville, VA, EUA) equipment from January 2016 to January 2020. Results Symptoms of ulnar nerve compression improved in all patients; on average, they resumed their work activities in 26.5 days. There was no recurrence or need for another procedure. In addition, there were no severe procedure-related complications, such as infection and nerve or vascular injury. One patient had transient paresthesia of the sensory branches to the forearm, with complete functional recovery in 8 weeks. Conclusion Our study shows that the endoscopic release of the ulnar nerve at the elbow with the Agee equipment is a safe, reliable technique with good outcomes.


Resumo Objetivo A liberação endoscópica do nervo ulnar permite reproduzir uma liberação simples (in situ), mas através de incisões menores e com menor lesão de partes moles e uma maior preservação da vascularização do nervo. A visualização clara através da endoscopia permite observar todo o trajeto do nervo e das estruturas nobres circundantes, mostrando os sinais de compressão, possibilitando realizar a liberação de forma segura em um trajeto de 10 cm nos sentidos distal e proximal ao epicôndilo medial. Método Foram encontrados, de forma retrospectiva, no período entre janeiro de 2016 e janeiro de 2020, 15 pacientes (sendo 1 com lesão bilateral) submetidos a liberação da compressão do nervo ulnar no cotovelo pela técnica endoscópica com equipamento de Agee (Micro-Aire Sugical Instruments, Charlottesville, VA, EUA). Resultados Todos os pacientes tiveram melhora dos sintomas de compressão do nervo ulnar e o período de retorno ao trabalho foi de em média 26,5 dias. Não houve recidivas e não houve a necessidade de outro procedimento. Também não houve complicações graves decorrentes do procedimento, como infecção, lesão nervosa ou vascular. Em um paciente, houve parestesia transitória dos ramos sensitivos para o antebraço, com retorno completo da função em 8 semanas. Conclusão Os resultados mostram que a liberação endoscópica do nervo ulnar no cotovelo comoequipamentodeAgeeéuma técnica segura, confiável e com bons resultados.


Subject(s)
Humans , Paresthesia , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/therapy , Elbow/surgery , Nerve Compression Syndromes
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 58(2): 290-294, Mar.-Apr. 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1449802

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Abstract Objective Given the divergence of opinions on the need for complementary tests such as ultrasonography (US) and electroneuromyography (ENMG) for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), we aimed to elucidate which of them presents greater accuracy for the confirmation of the presence or not of this condition. Methods A total of 175 patients from a hand surgery outpatient clinic were clinically evaluated, and the results of clinical trials (Tinel, Phalen and Durkan), US (normal or altered), and ENMG (normal, mild, moderate and severe) were noted, crossed, and submitted to a statistical analysis to verify the agreement between them. Results with the sample had a mean age of 53 years, with a prevalence of female patients (159 cases). Of the patients with positive clinical test, 43.7% had normal US and 41.7% had no alterations on the ENMG. Negative results were found on the Tinel in 46.9%, on the Phalen in 47.4%, and on the Durkan in 39.7%. In the crossing between the results of the ENMG and those of the other diagnostic methods, there was little statistical agreement between them. Conclusion There was no agreement between the results of the clinical examinations, the US and the ENMG in the diagnosis of CTS, and there is no clinical or complementary examination for CTS that accurately determines the therapeutic approach. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.


Resumo Objetivo Diante da divergência sobre a necessidade de exames complementares, como ultrassonografia (US) e eletroneuromiografia (ENMG) para o diagnóstico da síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC), objetivamos elucidar qual deles apresenta maior precisão na confirmação da presença ou não desta afecção. Métodos Um total de 175 pacientes de um ambulatório de cirurgia da mão foram avaliados clinicamente, e os resultados dos testes clínicos (Tinel, Phalen e Durkan), da US (normal ou alterada) e da ENMG (normal, leve, moderada e grave) foram anotados, cruzados, e submetidos a análise estatística para verificar a concordância entre eles. Resultados A idade média da amostra era de 53 anos, sendo prevalente o sexo feminino (159 casos). Dos pacientes com teste clínico positivo, 43,7% apresentavam US normal, e 41,7%, ENMG sem alterações. Foram encontrados resultados negativos no Tinel em 46,9% no Phalen em 47,4%, e no Durkan em 39,7%. No cruzamento entre a ENMG e os demais métodos diagnósticos, houve pouca concordância estatística. Conclusão Não houve concordância entre os resultados dos exames clínicos, da US e da ENMG no diagnóstico da STC, e não há exame clínico ou complementar para STC que determine a conduta terapêutica com precisão. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de Casos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Paresthesia , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/diagnosis , Median Neuropathy/diagnosis , Electromyography
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Rev. Odontol. Araçatuba (Impr.) ; 44(1): 57-61, jan.-abr. 2023. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1427956

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Nas cirurgias odontológicas é possível que ocorra alguns acidentes ou complicações que podem interferir no dia a dia do paciente. A lesão do nervo alveolar inferior é uma complicação decorrente de cirurgias orais que podem causar um distúrbio de sensibilidade transitória ou persistente, na região do lábio inferior e na região delimitada do forame mentoniano e hemi-arco da mucosa. O diagnóstico da parestesia pode ser feito através de testes mecanoceptivos e nocioceptivos em que o profissional escolherá para qual melhor se adapte no paciente. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi abordar por meio de uma revisão de literatura as formas de diagnóstico e tratamento da parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior decorrentes de cirurgias orais. As bases de dados utilizadas para confecção desta revisão são encontradas nas bibliotecas virtuais eletrônicas: BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde), LILACS (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde) e Pubmed. Como critério de inclusão foram selecionados artigos publicados de 2012 a 2022 em língua inglesa, portuguesa e espanhola. Após a leitura do título e resumo dos resultados da pesquisa e aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão dentre eles foram excluídos 883, pois não se enquadravam no nosso critério de inclusão. No final, foram selecionados 13 estudos por meio de base de dados, que serviram de base para esta revisão. Concluímos que as formas de tratamento para a parestesia na literatura, são um pouco escassas e conflitantes, mas relata que o uso da laserterapia e acupuntura tem sido uma forma de tratamento com um bom índice de sucesso, e para os casos que não sejam suficientes tais tratamentos, pode-se optar por uma cirurgia(AU)


In dental surgeries it is possible to have some accidents or complications that can interfere with the patient's day. Injury to the inferior alveolar nerve is a complication resulting from oral surgeries that can cause a disturbance of sensitivity that can be transient or persistent in the region of the lower lip and in the delimited region of the mental foramen and hemiarch of the mucosa. The diagnosis of paresthesia can be made through mechanoceptive and nocioceptive tests that the professional will choose, which best suits the patient. The objective of the present work is to approach, through a literature review, the forms of diagnosis and treatment aimed at inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia resulting from oral surgeries. The databases used for this review are found in the virtual electronic libraries: VHL (Virtual Health Library), LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences) and Pubmed. As inclusion criteria, articles published from 2012 to 2022 in English, Portuguese and Spanish were selected. After reading the title and summary of the research results and applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 883 were excluded, as they did not meet our inclusion criteria. In the end, 13 studies were selected from the database, which served as the basis for this review. We conclude that the forms of treatment for paresthesia in the literature are a little scarce and conflicting, but it reports that the use of laser therapy and acupuncture has been a form of treatment with a good success rate, and for cases that are not enough, such treatments, one can opt for surgery(AU)


Subject(s)
Paresthesia , Oral Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/diagnosis , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/therapy , Acupuncture , Laser Therapy , Trigeminal Nerve Injuries , Trigeminal Nerve Injuries/diagnosis , Trigeminal Nerve Injuries/therapy , Mandibular Nerve Injuries , Mandibular Nerve
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Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1448789

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ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the role of radiological predictive markers on orthopantomogram for inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury related to the removal of mandibular third molar surgery and the occurrence of post-operative IAN paresthesia. Material and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted on 60 patients (aged 17-35 years) indicated for extraction and showed one or more of the seven previously known panoramic radiographic risk signs of IAN injury. Variables such as age, sex, tooth angulation, and relationship with the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) were assessed to see their outcome on IAN injury. Data analysis is presented through tables and descriptive methods. Results: Among patients, 26 were male and 34 were female, with a mean age of 26.17 years. Out of seven radiological predictive markers, only six were found in this study, whereas one marker, viz. interruption of white line of the canal was not found. After surgical removal of the lower third molar, only two patients with radiographic signs showing the deflection of roots and darkening of roots continued with sensory deficit 5 weeks post-operatively. Conclusion: The risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during lower third molar surgery is very low, even in patients with radiological predictive markers.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Paresthesia/complications , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/complications , Molar, Third/surgery , Tooth Extraction/methods , Radiography, Panoramic/methods , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Observational Study
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Annals of African Medical Research ; 5(1): 1-6, 2022. tables, figures
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1380764

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The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence, severity, and symptoms of Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy (DSP) among adult patients with diabetes and those without diabetes in a primary care clinic. It was a cross-sectional comparative study involving 72 adults of between 40-60 years of age living with diabetes and 72 age-matched adults without diabetes. DSP was assessed with a biothesiometer device, and data analysis was performed using the SPSS Version 21 statistical software. The overall prevalence of neuropathy among the participants was 68.1% for those living with diabetes and 38.9% for the other group. Furthermore, 22.3% of the diabetes group had severe neuropathy compared with 8.3% of the other group. These differences were found to be statistically significant with p=0.001 (df = 2, X2 = 14.07). We reported higher prevalence and severity of DSP in those living with diabetes. We also found significant association between high VPT (≥25V) and presence of neuropathic symptoms thereby enhancing the use of the biothesiometer device in the diagnosis of adults with DSP in the primary care setting.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Paresthesia , Severity of Illness Index , Polyneuropathies , Prevalence , Adult , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Rev. argent. cir ; 113(4): 487-491, dic. 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1356960

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RESUMEN Los pseudoaneurismas de la arteria humeral son infrecuentes, pero pueden asociarse a complicaciones de alta morbilidad como la isquemia de miembro superior. Comunicamos un caso de pseudoaneurisma humeral en el pliegue del codo, que se presentó como tumor pulsátil con leve disminución de la temperatura y parestesias en la mano homolateral de un año de evolución, debido a una punción arterial inadvertida durante la venopunción para extracción de sangre. Se trató con éxito mediante resección quirúrgica más reconstrucción vascular con bypass húmero-cubital y bypass húmero-radial ambos con vena safena. Se discuten las diversas opciones terapéuticas disponibles para los pseudoaneurismas humerales considerando las características anatómicas y la sintomatología del paciente.


ABSTRACT Brachial artery pseudoaneurysms are rare but can be associated with severe complications as ischemia of the upper extremity. We report a case of a brachial artery pseudoaneurysm in the crease of the elbow presenting as a pulsating mass with progressive growth over the past year. The ipsilateral hand was sightly cold and presented paresthesia. The lesion was due to inadvertent arterial puncture during venipuncture. The pseudoaneurysm was successfully treated with surgical resection and vascular reconstruction with a brachial to ulnar artery bypass and brachial to radial artery bypass with saphenous vein graft. The different therapeutic options available for brachial artery pseudoaneurysms are discussed, considering the anatomic characteristics and patients' symptoms.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Aneurysm, False/diagnosis , Ischemia , Paresthesia , Saphenous Vein , Therapeutics , Brachial Artery , Ulnar Artery , Phlebotomy , Upper Extremity , Iatrogenic Disease
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Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac ; 21(3): 44-50, jul.-set.2021. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1391205

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Introdução: O objetivo do presente trabalho é relatar uma série de casos com o uso do hidrogel protetor em cirurgias maxilofaciais. Relato de caso: Cinco pacientes foram submetidos a cirurgias maxilofaciais diversas e uma camada de hidrogel impregnado com antibiótico recobriu o material de síntese. Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura sem restrição de idiomas e tempo de publicação, embora a literatura seja escassa sobre o tema pois trata-se de um produto recente, mas já registrado e liberado para uso nos órgãos competentes brasileiros. Considerações finais: O hidrogel protetor mostrou-se efetivo no tratamento e prevenção de infecções por biofilme e apresentou o efeito secundário inesperado de acelerar a reparação local, inclusive diminuindo o tempo de parestesia. É um produto com resultados promissores e, apesar de alguns estudos confirmarem a sua eficácia como antimicrobiano, futuros estudos são necessários para se avaliar a sua eficácia como acelerador de reparação... (AU)


Introduction: The present paper's objective is to report a series of cases using the protective hydrogel in maxillofacial surgeries. Case report: Five patients underwent several maxillofacial surgeries, and a hydrogel layer covered the synthesis material. A literature review was carried out without restriction of languages and publication time, although the literature is scarce because it is a recent product but already registered and released for use in brazilian competent agencies. Final considerations: The protective hydrogel helps treat and prevent biofilm infections and has the unexpected side effect of speeding up a local repair, including decreasing paresthesia. It is a product with promising results and, although some studies confirm its effectiveness as an antimicrobial, future studies are needed to evaluate its effectiveness as a repair accelerator... (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Biofilms , Hydrogels , Focal Infection , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Anti-Bacterial Agents , Paresthesia
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Medisan ; 25(4)2021. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1340214

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Se describe el caso clínico de un paciente de 36 años de edad, quien acudió a la consulta de Ortopedia y Traumatología del Hospital General Docente Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso de Santiago de Cuba, con un alambrón oxidado, encarnado en la cara palmar de la muñeca derecha, con parestesias en la zona de inervación del nervio mediano. La radiografía reveló que dentro de las estructuras de la muñeca había 10 cm del alambrón, con la porción distal doblada en forma de gancho, por lo cual se le realizó intervención quirúrgica de urgencia. Se utilizó anestesia regional, sedación e isquemia y se extrajo el cuerpo extraño en sentido contrario a la curvatura que presentaba. Luego de pasar el efecto anestésico persistían las parestesias en el pulpejo del índice, que desaparecieron completamente a los 4 meses del accidente. Se incorporó a sus labores habituales a los 2 meses de operado.


The case report of a 36 years patient is described. He went to the Orthopedics and Traumatology Service of Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso Teaching General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, with a rusty big wire, ingrowing in the right wrist palmar face, with paresthesias in the innervation area of the median nerve. The x-ray revealed that inside the wrist structures there was 10 cm of the big wire, with the distal portion bent in hook form, reason why an emergency surgical intervention was carried out. Regional anesthesia, sedation and ischemia were used and the strange body was removed in sense contrary to the bend that presented. After the anesthetic effect eased the paresthesias of the index finger tip persisted that disappeared completely 4 months after the accident. He went back to his usual works 2 months after the operation.


Subject(s)
Paresthesia/therapy , Foreign Bodies , Median Nerve/injuries , Accidents, Occupational , Median Nerve/surgery
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 49(2): e700, Apr.-June 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1251505

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Cervical kyphoscoliosis is an uncommon spinal deformity. Kyphosis or outward curvature of cervical-spine (Image A) has led to a fixed flexion state resulting in suspension of patient's head in the air while lying on the imaging table. Additionally, dextroscoliosis or rightward convexity of the cervical vertebral axis has resulted in a persistent leftward head tilt (Image B). Head and neck radiation and trauma can lead to cervical kyphoscoliosis. In addition to the cosmetic deformity, patients present with myelopathic sensorimotor symptoms such as weakness and tingling of upper extremities. The Poisson effect states that flexion of the spine lengthens and stretches the spinal canal, reduces its area and narrows its lumen. This causes spinal cord impingement and myelopathy.


La cifoescoliosis cervical es una deformidad de la columna vertebral poco frecuente. La cifosis o la curvatura hacia fuera de la columna cervical (imagen A) ha dado lugar a un estado de flexión fija que provoca la suspensión de la cabeza del paciente en el aire mientras está tumbado en la mesa de diagnóstico por imagen. Además, la dextroscoliosis o convexidad hacia la derecha del eje vertebral cervical ha dado lugar a una inclinación persistente de la cabeza hacia la izquierda (Imagen B). La radiación de cabeza y cuello y los traumatismos pueden provocar cifoescoliosis cervical. Además de la deformidad estética, los pacientes presentan síntomas sensoriomotores mielopáticos como debilidad y hormigueo en las extremidades superiores. El efecto Poisson establece que la flexión de la columna vertebral alarga y estira el canal espinal, reduce su área y estrecha su lumen. Esto provoca el pinzamiento de la médula espinal y la mielopatía.


Subject(s)
Humans , Spinal Cord Diseases , Spine , Congenital Abnormalities , Paresthesia , Radiology , Spinal Canal , Cervical Vertebrae , Neck
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 56(3): 356-359, May-June 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1288663

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Abstract Objective The present study aimed to correlate electroneuromyography (ENMG) findings in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods In total, 154 patients were evaluated in a hand surgery outpatient clinic. All ENMG tests were bilaterally performed by a single neurologist. Qualitative variables were described for all patients with CTS according to their diabetic status, and the chi-squared test was used to reveal any association. A joint model was adjusted to determine the influence of diabetes on ENMG severity in CTS patients. Results The sample consisted of 117 women and 37 men, with an average age of 56.9 years old. Electroneuromyography demonstrated bilateral CTS in 82.5% of the patients. Diabetes was identified in 21.4% of the cases. Severe ENMG was prevalent. Conclusion There was no association between diabetes and ENMG severity in patients with CTS. Level of evidence IV, case series.


Resumo Objetivo O presente trabalho teve por objetivo verificar se existe correlação entre a síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC) e eletroneuromiografia (ENMG) de pacientes diabéticos e não diabéticos. Métodos Foram avaliados 154 pacientes em um ambulatório de cirurgia da mão. Todas as ENMGs avaliadas foram realizadas por um único neurologista, bilateralmente. As variáveis qualitativas foram descritas para todas as pessoas em acompanhamento devido à STC segundo a presença de diabetes e foi verificada a associação com uso do teste qui-quadrado. Foi ajustado o modelo conjunto para verificar a influência da diabetes na gravidade da ENMG em pacientes com STC. Resultados Foram incluídos no presente estudo 117 mulheres e 37 homens, com média de idade de 56,9 anos. Eletroneuromiografia demonstrando STC bilateral foi observada em 82,5% das pessoas. Pessoas diabéticas foram identificadas em 21,4% dos casos. Eletroneuromiografia com padrão grave foi prevalente. Conclusão Não houve associação entre a presença de diabetes e a gravidade da ENMG em pessoas com STC. Nível de evidência IV, série de casos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Paresthesia , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Median Neuropathy , Diabetes Mellitus , Electromyography
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 56(3): 346-350, May-June 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1288666

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Abstract Objective The present study aimed to determine the frequency of trigger finger (TF) onset after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using an open (OT) or an endoscopic technique (ET). As a secondary endpoint, the present study also compared paresthesia remission and residual pain rates in patients submitted to both techniques. Methods Trigger finger onset and remission rates of paresthesia and pain at the median nerve territory was verified prospectively in a series of adult patients submitted to an OT procedure (n = 34). These findings were compared with a retrospective cohort submitted to ET (n = 33) by the same surgical team. Patients were evaluated with a structured questionnaire in a return visit at least 6 months after surgery. Results Sixty-seven patients were evaluated. There was no difference regarding trigger finger onset (OT, 26.5% versus ET, 27.3%; p = 0.94) and pain (OT, 76.5% versus ET, 84.8%; p = 0.38). Patients submitted to OT had fewer paresthesia complaints compared with those operated using ET (OT, 5.9% versus ET, 24.2%; p = 0.03). Conclusions In our series, the surgical technique did not influence trigger finger onset and residual pain rates. Patients submitted to OT had less complaints of residual postoperative paresthesia.


Resumo Objetivo Determinar a frequência do aparecimento de dedo em gatilho (DG) no pós-operatório da síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC) em duas técnicas: aberta (TA) e endoscópica (TE). Como desfecho secundário, comparar as taxas de remissão da parestesia e dor residual entre as duas técnicas. Métodos De forma prospectiva, verificamos o aparecimento de dedo em gatilho e taxa de remissão da parestesia e dor no território do nervo mediano em série de pacientes adultos operados pela TA (n = 34). Comparamos com coorte retrospectiva operada pela TE (n = 33), pela mesma equipe de cirurgiões. A avaliação dos pacientes ocorreu por meio de questionário estruturado em consulta de retorno, com mínimo de 6 meses de pós-operatório. Resultados Sessenta e sete pacientes foram avaliados. Não houve diferença quanto ao aparecimento de dedo em gatilho (TA, 26,5% versus TE, 27,3%; p = 0,94) e dor (TA, 76,5% versus TE, 84.8%; p = 0,38). Os pacientes operados pela TA apresentaram menos queixas de parestesia do que os operados pela TE (TA 5,9% versus TE 24,2%; p = 0,03). Conclusões Em nossa série, a técnica cirúrgica não influenciou o aparecimento de dedos em gatilho e dor residual. Os pacientes operados pela técnica aberta apresentaram menos queixa de parestesia residual pós-operatória.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Paresthesia , Comparative Study , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Surveys and Questionnaires , Endoscopy , Trigger Finger Disorder , Median Nerve
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Braz. dent. sci ; 24(2): 1-8, 2021. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1178415

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The filling material should be restricted to the root canal, and not extend to the periradicular tissues. Overextension occurs when there is an overflow of gutta-percha and sealer, whereas overfilling refers to the overflow only of sealer beyond the apical foramen. Both may cause several negative clinical consequences. Nevertheless, an accurate diagnosis of where they occurred cannot always be performed by conventional radiographic examination, because of the two-dimensional aspect of the image. This paper describes a clinical case of labiomandibular paraesthesia after overfilling into the mandibular canal (MC), as diagnosed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), later used to perform the treatment planning. A 34-year-old Caucasian female patient sought a private dental clinic complaining of pain in the right mandibular posterior region. After taking the anamnesis and performing clinical and radiographic exams, the patient was diagnosed with pulp necrosis in the second right mandibular molar, and underwent root canal treatment. The final radiography showed overextension or overfilling, probably into the MC. About 2 hours after the procedure, the patient reported paraesthesia of her lower right lip and chin. A CBCT confirmed a small overfilling into the MC. For this reason, vitamin B12 was prescribed as the first treatment option. After 7 days, the patient reported a significant decrease in paraesthesia, and was completely normal after 15 days. This case report shows that CBCT is an effective radiographic diagnostic tool that can be used as an alternative in clinical cases of labiomandibular paraesthesia caused by overextension or overfilling (AU)


O material obturador deve preencher todo o canal sem extravasar para os tecidos perirradiculares. O extravasamento de guta-percha e cimento além do forame apical, denomina-se sobrextensão, enquanto o termo sobreobturação refere-se ao extravasamento de cimento endodôntico. Ambos podem causar consequências clínicas negativas, porém um preciso diagnóstico nem sempre é logrado somente a partir do exame radiográfico convencional em razão de sua natureza bidimensional. O presente relato descreve um caso clínico de parestesia de lábio inferior e mento após o extravasamento de cimento obturador para o canal mandibular (CM), diagnosticado por meio da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), também utilizada para o planejamento do tratamento. Paciente do gênero feminino, 34 anos, leucoderma, procurou atendimento odontológico particular queixando-se de dor odontogênica na região posterior direita da mandíbula. Finalizados a anamnese e o exame clínico-radiográfico, diagnosticou-se a necrose pulpar do segundo molar inferior direito, ulteriormente submetido ao tratamento endodôntico. A radiografia final evidenciou provável extravasamento de material obturador para o interior do CM. Aproximadamente 2 horas após, a paciente relatou parestesia no lábio inferior direito e no queixo, e a TCFC confirmou a presença de pequena quantidade de cimento obturador no CM. Por conseguinte, a prescrição de vitamina B12 foi o tratamento de escolha. Decorridos 7 dias, a paciente referiu significativa diminuição da parestesia e após 15 dias os padrões de normalidade estavam completamente restabelecidos. O presente relato de caso demonstra que a TCFC é uma ferramenta de diagnóstico potencialmente empregada em casos de parestesia labiomandibular causada por sobrextensão ou sobreobturação (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Paresthesia , Endodontics , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
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Más Vita ; 2(4): 50-56, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIVECS | ID: biblio-1372878

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La neuromielitis óptica (NMO) y los trastornos del espectro de neuromielitis óptica (NMOSD) son trastornos poco frecuentes, mediados por anticuerpos del sistema nervioso central (SNC) con predilección por la médula espinal y los nervios ópticos. Existe una fuerte predilección femenina. En el caso de la forma recurrente más común de la enfermedad, que representa del 80% al 90% de los casos, las mujeres están sobrerrepresentadas con una proporción de 5 a 10: 1.6. La edad media de inicio es de 39,7 años. Objetivo: Determinar la causa de neuromielitis óptica en paciente femenina de 24 años de edad. Materiales y métodos: Es una investigación enmarcada en el paradigma positivista, con enfoque cuantitativo. Con un estudio de campo-descriptivo, no experimental, en la modalidad de caso clínico único. El método utilizado fue la historia clínica y consentimiento informado. Resultado: Se presenta el caso de una paciente de sexo femenino de 24 años de edad, sin antecedentes patológicos personales. Presentó pérdida progresiva de la visión de 2 meses de evolución, que se acompañaba de dolor en región cervical de moderada intensidad y en 24 horas presentó parestesia en brazo derecho, afasia, cuadro neurológico que evolucionó hasta presentar cuadriparesia, insuficiencia respiratoria aguda. Conclusión: En IRM de columna cervical se evidencia cambio anormal de la señal medular cervical evidente en secuencias T2 flair lesión hiperintensa longitudinalmente extensa que abarca más de 3 cuerpos vertebrales. Fue tratada con corticoides y plasmaféresis(AU)


Neuromielitis optic (NMO) and neuromielitis optic spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are rare disorders mediated by antibodies of the central nervous system (CNS) with a predilection for the spinal cord and optic nerves. There is a strong female predilection. In the case of the most common recurrent form of the disease, which accounts for 80% to 90% most of the cases are women with a ratio of five to 10: 1.6. The mean age of onset is 39.7 years. Objective: To determine the cause of neuromielitis optica in a 24-year-old female patient. Materials and methods: It is an investigation framed in the positivist paradigm, with a quantitative approach. With a descriptive field study, not experimental, in the single clinical case modality. The method used was the medical history and informed consent. Result: The case of a 24-year-old female patient with no presented personal pathological history. She presented progressive loss of vision of 2 months of evolution, accompanied by pain in the cervical region of moderate intensity and within 24 hours, she presented paresthesia in the right arm, aphasia, a neurological picture that evolved until presenting cuadriparesia, acute respiratory failure. Conclusion: An MRI of the cervical spine shows an abnormal change in the cervical spinal signal evident in T2 sequences flair a longitudinally extensive hiperintensa lesion that encompasses more than 3 vertebral bodies. Her treatment was corticosteroids and plasmapheresis(AU)


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Humans , Female , Adult , Optic Nerve , Aphasia , Central Nervous System , Neuromyelitis Optica/physiopathology , Paresthesia , Quadriplegia , Respiratory Insufficiency , Spinal Cord , Informed Consent
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Prensa méd. argent ; 106(9): 513-519, 20200000. tab, fig
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1362771

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Introducción: El síndrome del hombre rígido representa una rara enfermedad neuromuscular caracterizada por rigidez muscular progresiva y espasmos musculares dolorosos que afecta a 1 persona por cada millón de habitantes por año en el mundo. En la mayoría de los pacientes se encuentran niveles elevados de anticuerpos descarboxilasa del ácido glutámico. En Colombia solo se han publicado alrededor de 3 casos, lo que motiva la presentación de un nuevo informe que aporte a la discusión actual en el campo de la neurología clínica. Caso clínico: Paciente de sexo femenino de 35 años con cuadro clínico progresivo de varios años, caracterizado por contracciones paroxísticas dolorosas, parestesias y pérdida de fuerza. Se documentó la presencia de anticuerpos anti-GAD compatibles con el síndrome del hombre rígido. Tras un tratamiento integral, que incluyó la infusión farmacológicamente intratecal con baclofeno, se obtuvo mejoría clínica en el índice de Barthel. Conclusiones: El síndrome del hombre rígido es una condición infradiagnosticada que se asocia a un deterioro de la calidad de vida de quienes lo padecen.


Introduction: Stiff man syndrome represents a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle rigidity and painful muscle spasms that affects 1 person for every million habitants per year in the world. High levels of glutamic acid antibodies decarboxylase are found in most patients. In Colombia, only around 3 cases have been published, which motivates the presentation of a new report that contributes to the current discussion in the field of clinical neurology. Clinical Case: 35-year-old female patient with a progressive clinical picture of several years, characterized by painful paroxysmal contractions, paresthesias and loss of strength. The presence of anti-GAD antibodies was documented, compatible with Stiff man syndrome. After comprehensive treatment, which included pharmacologically intrathecal infusion with baclofen, clinical improvement was obtained in the Barthel index. Conclusions: Stiff man syndrome is an underdiagnosed condition which is associated with a deterioration in the quality of life for those who suffer from it.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Paresthesia/diagnosis , Quality of Life , Baclofen/therapeutic use , Stiff-Person Syndrome/diagnosis , Glutamic Acid , Neuromuscular Manifestations , Diagnosis, Differential , Muscle Rigidity/diagnosis
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Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac ; 20(3): 6-11, jul.-set. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1253212

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Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior em exodontias dos terceiros molares mandibulares realizadas por estudantes de Odontologia. Material e métodos: O presente estudo retrospectivo incluiu os prontuários de 226 pacientes submetidos à exodontia dos terceiros molares mandibulares durante o período de julho de 2015 a agosto de 2017 por estudantes de Odontologia da Liga Acadêmica de Cirurgia da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campus-Patos, Paraíba, Brasil. Resultados: Foram removidos 238 terceiros molares mandibulares de pacientes com faixa etária entre 16 a 42 anos, sendo a maioria dos pacientes do gênero feminino (71,68%). Nove dos pacientes (3,9%) relataram algum grau de comprometimento no território de inervação do nervo alveolar inferior com remissão total do sintoma no período de 3,7 meses. A prevalência da parestesia em relação ao número de terceiros molares inferiores extraídos foi de 1:25. Conclusão: A prevalência de parestesia decorrente da exodontia de terceiros molares mandibulares realizadas por estudantes de Odontologia é de 3,9%... (AU)


Objective: To define the prevalence of inferior alveolar nerve damage in mandibular third molar extractions performed by dentistry students. Materials and methods: The present retrospective study included the medical records of 226 patients submitted to mandibular third molar extraction during the period from July 2015 to August 2017 by students of Dentistry of the Academic League of Surgery of the Federal University of Campina Grande, Campus- Patos, Paraíba, Brazil. Results: 238 mandibular third molars were extracted from patients aged 16 to 42 years, with the majority of patients being females (71.68%). Nine of the patients (3.9%) reported some degree of involvement in the territory of innervation of the inferior alveolar nerve with total suspension of the symptom in the period of 3.7 months. The prevalence of damage in relation to the number of lower third molars extracted was 1:25. Conclusion: The prevalence of damage resulting from mandibular third molar extraction performed by dentistry students is 3.9%... (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Paresthesia , Surgery, Oral , Mandibular Nerve , Molar , Molar, Third/surgery , Dentistry
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RFO UPF ; 25(2): 272-277, 20200830. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1357802

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Terceiros molares inferiores podem apresentar uma estreita relação com o nervo alveolar inferior, aumentando as chances de lesão durante o ato cirúrgico. Objetivo: descrever a relação entre a exodontia de terceiros molares e a ocorrência da parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior. Revisão de literatura: cirurgia para exodontia de dentes terceiros molares é o procedimento mais frequentemente realizado entre as cirurgias bucais e, como todo tipo de cirurgia, possui riscos e acidentes e/ou complicações que podem acometer os pacientes tal como a parestesia. Esta é uma condição que altera a sensibilidade de determinada área e pode ocorrer em consequência de traumas diretos ao nervo ou pela compressão deste, devido a hematoma e edema, levando a desconforto e incômodo. Considerações finais: é importante o profissional cirurgião-dentista atentar para o planejamento correto, criterioso e fazer uso de exames complementares, a fim de precaver possíveis complicações durante o ato cirúrgico. Caso a parestesia aconteça, podem ser utilizados tratamentos medicamentosos, a laser ou cirúrgicos, com resultados em longo prazo positivos e reversão do caso.(AU)


Lower third molars may present a close relation with the inferior alveolar nerve increasing the chances of injury during the surgical act. In view of this, this literature review aims to describe the relationship between the extraction of molars third and the occurrence of inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia. Paresthesia is a condition that alters the sensitivity of a certain area and can occur as a result of direct trauma to the nerve or compression of the nerve due to hematoma and edema. It leads to discomfort and discomfort, and it is important for the professional to attend to the correct, judicious planning and to make use of complementary exams. If paraesthesia occurs, medical, laser or surgical treatments are used, with positive long- -term results and reversal of the case. (AU)


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Humans , Paresthesia/etiology , Tooth Extraction/adverse effects , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/etiology , Molar, Third/surgery , Paresthesia/diagnosis , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/diagnosis
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 18(2): 100-103, abril/jun 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1361452

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A síndrome de Miller Fisher é uma desmielinização dos nervos cranianos e periféricos, gerando graves consequências para o paciente, como, por exemplo, redução ou ausência dos reflexos, paralisia do III, IV e VI nervos cranianos e ataxia. Este relato descreveu o caso de uma mulher de 51 anos, natural e procedente de Penápolis (SP), admitida em um hospital de Araçatuba (SP) com quadro de arreflexia, ataxia e oftalmoplegia. No contexto clínico, foi suspeitada a hipótese de síndrome de Miller Fisher e, assim, começou o processo de investigação, com base nos critérios diagnósticos. O caso foi diagnosticado como síndrome de Miller Fisher, e o tratamento teve início.


Miller Fisher Syndrome is a demyelinating disease affecting cranial and peripheral nerves, leading to severe problems to the patient, such as reduced or absent reflexes, III, IV and VI cranial nerves palsy, and ataxia. This report describes the case of a 51-year-old woman from the city of Penápolis, in the state of São Paulo, who was admitted to the hospital in the city of Araçatuba, in the same state, with ataxia, areflexia and ophthalmoplegia. In the clinical context, the suspicion of Miller Fisher Syndrome was raised, and then investigation ensued for the disease, based on the diagnostic criteria. After evaluation, Miller Fisher Syndrome was confirmed and treatment was started.


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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Miller Fisher Syndrome/diagnosis , Rare Diseases/diagnosis , Paresthesia/etiology , Blepharoptosis/etiology , Pharyngitis/complications , Plasmapheresis , Miller Fisher Syndrome/complications , Miller Fisher Syndrome/cerebrospinal fluid , Miller Fisher Syndrome/rehabilitation , Paraparesis/etiology
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1053534

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Aims: To investigate the arm and hand function in hemodialysis patients. Methods: Upper limb function using validated questionnaires such as Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), Cochin and Boston were applied to 57 chronic renal failure patients on hemodialysis and 60 healthy controls. Epidemiological data, data on pain and paresthesia in the upper limb and handgrip strength were obtained. Results: The three questionnaires showed worse performance of upper limb function in chronic renal failure patients than controls: DASH questionnaire with P = 0.05; Cochin questionnaire with P = 0.0004 and Boston questionnaire with P = 0.03. The questionnaire scores were affected by presence of pain (P = 0.05 for DASH and < 0.0001 for Boston questionnaires) and paresthesia (DASH with P = 0.003; Cochin with P = 0.01 and Boston questionnaire with P < 0.0001). Handgrip strength was lower in hemodialysis patients when compared with controls (P = 0.02) but did not affect the performance of any of the studied questionnaires. Conclusions: Upper limb function is impaired in hemodialysis patients and the main associations found were with pain and paresthesia.


Objetivos: Investigar a função do braço e da mão em pacientes em hemodiálise. Métodos: A função dos membros superiores foi investigada utilizando-se questionários validados, como Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), Cochin e Boston, sendo aplicada a 57 pacientes com insuficiência renal crônica em hemodiálise e 60 controles saudáveis. Foram obtidos dados epidemiológicos tais como dor e parestesia no membro superior e força de preensão manual. Resultados: Os três questionários apresentaram pior desempenho da função do membro superior em pacientes com insuficiência renal crônica do que os controles: questionário DASH com P = 0,05; questionário de Cochin com P = 0,0004 e questionário de Boston com P = 0,03. Os escores do questionário foram afetados pela presença de dor (P = 0,05 para DASH e <0,0001 para questionários de Boston) e parestesia (DASH com P = 0,003; Cochin com P = 0,01 e Boston com P <0,0001). A força de preensão manual foi menor nos pacientes em hemodiálise quando comparados aos controles (P = 0,02), mas não afetou o desempenho de nenhum dos questionários estudados. Conclusões: A função do membro superior é prejudicada em pacientes em hemodiálise e as principais associações encontradas foram com dor e parestesia.


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Renal Dialysis , Pain , Paresthesia , Arteriovenous Fistula , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic , Kidney Diseases , Medicine , Nephrology
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Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association ; : 13-19, 2020.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-811247

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological sleep disorder characterized by an urge to move the legs or arms and is associated with discomfort and paresthesia in the legs. RLS is diagnosed based on the clinical symptoms, and polysomnography is performed to quantify the periodic limb movements during sleep or in patients who undergo the suggested immobilization test. Determining the cause of RLS is important for accurately diagnosing and evaluating this condition. The treatment of RLS varies according to the etiology, severity, and frequency of the patients' symptoms. Accurate identification and treatment of the cause of RLS are important in patients with secondary RLS. Iron supplementation could be useful in patients with uremia, iron deficiency, and for RLS during pregnancy. Dopamine agonists have been used as the first-line treatment for primary RLS. On the other hand, augmentation is a known adverse effect associated with the long-term use of dopamine agonists. Therefore, recent treatment guidelines recommend the administration of anticonvulsants, such as pregabalin and gabapentin, to treat RLS. Iron, opioids, or benzodiazepines may be useful in patients refractory to anticonvulsants or dopamine agonists. RLS is a chronic condition. Therefore, it is essential to establish a long-term treatment plan, considering both the efficacy and adverse effects of therapeutic agents used in patients.


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Humans , Pregnancy , Analgesics, Opioid , Anticonvulsants , Arm , Benzodiazepines , Diagnosis , Dopamine Agonists , Extremities , Hand , Immobilization , Iron , Leg , Paresthesia , Polysomnography , Pregabalin , Restless Legs Syndrome , Sleep Wake Disorders , Uremia
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 17(4): 188-193, dez 2019.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1284245

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A encefalite límbica vem sendo descrita como um distúrbio neurológico raro, que afeta seletivamente as estruturas do sistema límbico. Clinicamente, é caracterizada como uma desordem neurológica debilitante, que se desenvolve como encefalopatia rapidamente progressiva, causada por inflamação encefálica. Objetivamos aqui relatar um caso de encefalite do sistema límbico de provável etiologia autoimune para melhor conhecimento da comunidade médica, bem como averiguar métodos diagnósticos deste quadro. Paciente do sexo masculino, 59 anos, admitido em nosso serviço com queixa de confusão mental. O exame clínico evidenciou desorientação, disartria, paresia e parestesia no hemicorpo esquerdo, dificuldade de marcha, desvio de rima e histórico de epilepsia há 2 anos. No estudo por ressonância magnética do crânio, foram observadas extensas lesões que acometiam a região mesial do lobo temporal direito, todo o hipocampo e giro para-hipocampal direito, estendendo-se pelo fórnix até a porção posterior do hipocampo esquerdo, substância branca do lobo frontal bilateral. Mediante os resultados da investigação complementar, o paciente foi tratado com pulsoterapia de metilpredinisolona por 5 dias, resultando na regressão parcial dos sintomas. Atualmente, o paciente se encontra em seguimento ambulatorial para acompanhamento. A encefalite límbica é uma doença rara, porém muito importante de ser investigada e diagnosticada precocemente, uma vez que a progressão da doença pode causar incapacidade e sequelas irreversíveis.


Limbic encephalitis has been described as a rare neurological disorder affecting the limbic system structures selectively. Clinically, it is characterized as a debilitating neurological syndrome that develops as a quickly progressive encephalopathy caused by brain inflammation. This paper reports a case of limbic encephalitis, probably of autoimmune etiology, aiming to improve the knowledge of the medical community, and to promote a debate on diagnosis methods for this pathology. The patient is male, 59 years old, and was admitted at our service complaining of mental confusion. The clinical examination showed disorientation, dysarthria, left hemiparesis and paresthesia, gait difficulties, light asymmetrical smile, and history of epilepsy 2 years ago. The magnetic resonance imaging of skull showed extensive lesions affecting the mesial region of the right temporal lobe, the entire hippocampus, and right parahippocampal gyrus, extending through the fornix to the posterior portion of the left hippocampus, white matter of bilateral frontal lobe. Based on the complementary investigation results, the patient was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone for five days. Currently, he is being followed in the outpatient's department. Although being rare, limbic encephalitis shall be investigated and diagnosed early because its progression can lead to disability and irreversible sequelae


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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Autoimmunity , Limbic Encephalitis/diagnostic imaging , Paresis/etiology , Paresthesia , Carbamazepine/therapeutic use , Prednisone/therapeutic use , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Confusion/etiology , Limbic Encephalitis/complications , Limbic Encephalitis/immunology , Limbic Encephalitis/cerebrospinal fluid , Limbic Encephalitis/drug therapy , Limbic Encephalitis/blood , Limbic Encephalitis/virology , Dysarthria/etiology , Electroencephalography , Epilepsy/drug therapy , Hyponatremia , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use , Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use , Neurologic Examination
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