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Journal of Neurology
Published in: Journal of Neurology 10/2010

01-10-2010 | Original Communication

Focal neuromyotonia: do I love you?

Authors: A. R. Gantenbein, M. Wiederkehr, C. Meuli-Simmen, G. Schwegler

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 10/2010

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Abstract

We present a rare case of focal neuromyotonia in a 73-year-old woman with a follow up of 5 years. The clinical picture showed a fixed contraction of the 3rd and 4th finger of the left hand. Similar to other published cases, our patient suffered from COPD and was treated with beta-2-sympathomimetics. This clinical picture shows a rare but rather salient differential diagnosis of Dupuytren’s contracture. EMG of the affected muscles may yield a diagnosis and prevent the patient from a long and ineffective treatment “odyssey”.
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Metadata
Title
Focal neuromyotonia: do I love you?
Authors
A. R. Gantenbein
M. Wiederkehr
C. Meuli-Simmen
G. Schwegler
Publication date
01-10-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Neurology / Issue 10/2010
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-010-5612-6

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