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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Case Reports
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Supernumerary phantom limbs (SPLs) are uncommon neurological phenomena.
  • SPLs typically involve proprioceptive or sensory experiences, not visual ones.
  • Previous cases of visualized SPLs (6) were linked to isolated strokes.

Observation:

  • This report details visualized supernumerary phantom arms and legs.
  • The patient experienced a polytrauma event with suspected seizures.
  • This is the first documented case of visualized SPLs in a polytrauma context.

Findings:

  • Visualized supernumerary phantom limbs were observed in a polytrauma patient.
  • Seizure activity was suspected as the primary cause.
  • This presentation expands the known clinical spectrum of SPLs.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for visualized SPLs in polytrauma patients.
  • It suggests seizures as a possible etiological factor for visualized SPLs.
  • Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and prevalence of SPLs in diverse neurological conditions.