Electrophysiological abnormalities of the neuromuscular transmission in two patients with botulism-like syndrome following Botulinum-A muscle injections.
Neurophysiol Clin
; 54(4): 102984, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Botulinum neurotoxin serotype A (BoNT-A) has several therapeutic indications such as spasticity and dystonia. Although its use is generally considered safe, a systemic diffusion can lead to systemic complications, and a botulism-like syndrome can occur after intramuscular injections. Herein, two adult cases who developed general muscle weakness after a BoNT-A intramuscular injection are reported. Both presented with a progressive decrement on low-frequency (LF) repetitive nerve stimulation (RNS). It is suggested that a progressive decrement on LF-RNS in muscles distant from the injection site strongly supports the diagnosis of iatrogenic botulism.
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Botulismo
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Toxinas Botulínicas Tipo A
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Adult
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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