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[A 79-year-old man with rapidly progressive tetraparesis]
Y Ishigaki1, M Hironishi, T Toganou
1Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
No to Shinkei = Brain and Nerve
|November 1, 1993
Summary
This case study details a 79-year-old man with progressive gait disturbance and sensory loss, potentially linked to prior hepatitis B virus hepatitis and cardiac surgery. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact cause of his neurological decline.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hepatology
- Cardiology
Background:
- A 79-year-old male with a history of hepatitis B virus (HBV) hepatitis, angina pectoris, and aorto-coronary bypass surgery presented with neurological symptoms.
- The patient had previously developed pulmonary fibrosis treated with prednisolone, and his liver function tests indicated liver cirrhosis.