Motor Axonal Neuropathy Associated With Idiopathic CD4+ T-Lymphocytopenia
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 127-132, 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia is a rare immune disorder characterized by an unexplained deficit of CD4+ T cells and results in various opportunistic infections. Herein, we report a case of new onset weakness in a 10-year-old boy secondary to motor axonal neuropathy associated with idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia. The patient was referred to rehabilitation for an evaluation of progressive weakness involving all four limbs. A subsequent nerve conduction study and needle electromyography identified motor axonal neuropathy. At that time, laboratory studies specific to the differential diagnosis of motor axonal neuropathy were performed; however, the abnormality noted was a decreased CD4+ T-lymphocyte count. Motor axonal neuropathy represents an uncommon manifestation of idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia and is probably associated with an underlying immune process.
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Main subject:
Axons
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Opportunistic Infections
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T-Lymphocytes
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T-Lymphocytopenia, Idiopathic CD4-Positive
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Electromyography
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Extremities
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Immune System Diseases
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Lymphopenia
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Needles
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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