Isaacs' Syndrome (Neuromyotonia) Associated With Peripheral Neuropathy

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作者
Celik, Canan [1 ]
Mandiroglu, Sibel [2 ]
Ucan, Halil [2 ]
Sevgi, Eser Basak [3 ]
机构
[1] Sevket Yilmaz Egitim Arastirma Hastanesi, Fiz Tip Rehabil Klin, Bursa, Turkey
[2] Ankara Fiz Tedavi Rehabil Egitim Arastirma Hastan, Fiz Tip Rehabil Klin, Ankara, Turkey
[3] Ankara Fiz Tedavi Rehabil Egitim Arastirma Hastan, Norol Klin, Ankara, Turkey
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TURKIYE FIZIKSEL TIP VE REHABILITASYON DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION | 2013年 / 59卷 / 04期
关键词
Isaacs' syndrome; neuromyotonia; peripheral neuropathy;
D O I
10.4274/tftr.83435
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
Isaacs's syndrome (neuromyotonia), which is characterized by peripheral nerve hyperexcitability, is a rare condition of spontaneous and continuous muscle fibre activity. This syndrome is associated with myokymia, muscle cramps and stiffness, delayed muscle relaxation after contraction, muscle weakness, and hyperhydrosis. We report two siblings with Isaacs' syndrome associated with peripheral neuropathy gait disturbance, distal muscle weakness, neuromyotonia, muscle spasms, myokymia and hyperhydrosis. In both patients, neuromyotonic discharges were recorded by needle electromyography and axonal sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy was diagnosed electrophysiologically. In this study, a rare case of Isaacs'syndrome (neuromyotonia) associated with peripheral neuropathy is emphasized.
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