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Pseudoathetosis in a patient with leprosy
Author(s) -
Misra Usha Kant,
Kalita Jayantee,
Mahadevan Anita,
Shankar Susarla Krishna
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.10400
Subject(s) - leprosy , medicine , tuberculoid leprosy , ataxia , dapsone , dermatology , surgery , pediatrics , psychiatry , lepromatous leprosy
A 35‐year‐old man with borderline tuberculoid leprosy developed Type I lepra reaction 12 days after anti‐leprosy treatment. There was acute worsening of neuropathic symptoms and skin lesions. He developed severe sensory ataxia and pseudoathetosis resulting in marked disability. His symptoms significantly improved on corticosteroid therapy. © 2003 Movement Disorder Society