A Case of Adrenomyeloneuropathy Confirmed by Serum Very Long Chain Fatty Acids Level.
- Author:
Heue Jung PARK
1
;
Im Seok KOH
;
Sang Hyeon LEE
;
Heue Kyung KWON
;
Phil Za CHO
;
Il Nam SUNWOO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, National Medical Center.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paraparesis/Spastic;
Adrenomyeloneuropathy;
Very long chain fatty acids
- MeSH:
Adrenoleukodystrophy*;
Adult;
Fatty Acids*;
Humans;
Hypesthesia;
Knee;
Leg;
Libido;
Lower Extremity;
Male;
Neural Conduction;
Neurology;
Paraparesis;
Paraparesis, Spastic;
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases;
Polyneuropathies;
Reflex, Babinski
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2001;19(4):427-430
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 31-year-old male patient was admitted to the department of neurology for progressive spastic paraparesis and sen-sory deficit in bilateral lower legs. On review of system, he had decreased libido and mild urinary frequency. On neuro-logic examination, he showed paraparesis, lower limb hypesthesia, bilateral hyperactive knee jerk and bilateral positive Babinski sign. The nerve conduction studies were sensori-motor demyelinating polyneuropathy. For spastic paraparesis and peripheral neuropathy, we approached adrenomyeloneuropathy and ascertained elevated serum very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) level. (J Korean Neurol Assoc 19(4):427~430, 2001)
