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[Unexplained tetraspasticity in adults (author's transl)].

S Richert, W Bernhardt

    Fortschritte Der Neurologie, Psychiatrie, Und Ihrer Grenzgebiete
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Unexplained tetraspasticity in patients often lacks clear causes, with imaging revealing structural issues in some but not others. This suggests a complex, multifactorial neurological response rather than a single identifiable condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Genetics

    Context:

    • 146 patients with unexplained tetraspasticity were examined between 1965 and 1974.
    • Extended neuroradiologic examinations, including cervical myelography, were performed on 123 patients.
    • Space-occupying lesions were identified in 59 cases, while 64 showed no radiological abnormalities.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the underlying causes and clinical characteristics of unexplained tetraspasticity.
    • To compare patients with and without radiological findings to identify differentiating factors.
    • To explore potential etiological factors, including mechanical and non-mechanical influences.

    Summary:

    • No significant differences in clinical signs, history, or findings were observed between patients with and without radiological abnormalities.
    • Tetraspasticity predominantly affected the legs more severely than the upper limbs, with right-sided predominance in 70% of cases.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein levels were elevated in both groups, suggesting impaired CSF circulation; 6 patients had internal hydrocephalus.
    • No single causative factor or familial link was identified, indicating a polygenetic reaction of the central nervous system.
    • Mechanical factors like cervical myelopathy may predispose to non-mechanical injuries, highlighting a complex interplay of factors in tetraspasticity.

    Impact:

    • This study underscores the diagnostic challenges in unexplained tetraspasticity, suggesting a complex etiology.
    • Findings indicate that tetraspasticity may result from a "polygenetic" central nervous system reaction, not a single cause.
    • The research highlights the potential role of mechanical factors in predisposing individuals to neurological injury.

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