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Published on: July 19, 2019
Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria in multiple sclerosis
R Iorio1, F Capone1, D Plantone1
1Institute of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University, L.go F.Vito, 1, Rome 00168, Italy.
Abstract:
Paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria are part of the spectrum of transient neurological disturbances that can be frequently encountered in multiple sclerosis (MS). Prompt recognition of these symptoms is important because they can be the only manifestation of a MS relapse and symptomatic therapy is often beneficial. We report a patient who developed paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria, documented by video imaging, while he was recovering from a MS relapse. Treatment with carbamazepine resulted in the complete reversal of the paroxysmal ataxia and dysarthria.
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