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Shalini Bhaskar1,2, Tengku Ahmad Hidayat Tengku Kamadjaja Aziz2, Vanita Paramajothy2
1Department of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam Malaysia.
Clinical Case Reports
|July 14, 2021
Summary
Young patients with ataxia may have reversible neurodegenerative conditions. This case highlights subacute combined degeneration of the cord as a treatable cause of ataxia.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Ataxia is a common presenting symptom in young patients, often necessitating the investigation of neurodegenerative diseases.
- While many neurodegenerative conditions are progressive and irreversible, certain causes of ataxia can be treated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a clinical case of ataxia in a young patient.
- To illustrate the diagnosis of subacute combined degeneration of the cord (SCD) as a treatable cause of ataxia.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation of a young patient with ataxia.
- Diagnostic workup for neurodegenerative disorders.
- Video documentation of the patient's clinical signs.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with ataxia as the primary neurological complaint.
- Diagnostic evaluation led to the identification of subacute combined degeneration of the cord.
- This condition is a potentially reversible cause of neurological deficits.
Conclusions:
- Ataxia in young individuals warrants a thorough diagnostic evaluation to rule out treatable conditions.
- Subacute combined degeneration of the cord should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained ataxia.
- Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to improved outcomes in patients with SCD.
