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'Locked-in coma' in postinfective polyneuropathy.

W M Carroll, F L Mastaglia

    Archives of Neurology
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Postinfective polyneuropathy can cause alpha coma, mimicking central brain lesions. Further brain stem and cortical function tests are vital to assess consciousness, not just eye movements or EEG.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurophysiology

    Background:

    • Postinfectious polyneuropathies can present with complex neurological manifestations.
    • Alpha coma is a specific electroencephalographic and behavioral pattern associated with altered consciousness.

    Observation:

    • A patient with postinfectious cranial and peripheral polyneuropathy displayed features of alpha coma.
    • This case highlights a peripheral disconnection syndrome.

    Findings:

    • The study discusses the relationship between peripheral disconnection (polyneuropathy) and central disconnection (pontomesencephalic lesions) in causing alpha coma.
    • Both central and peripheral lesions can lead to similar neurological presentations.

    Implications:

    • Assessing consciousness in alpha coma requires evaluating brain stem and cortical function.

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  • Reliance solely on ocular movements or electroencephalogram reactivity may be insufficient for determining preserved consciousness.