Vera D, Facha MT, Corona R, Vivas I, Ávila F, Angulo M, Castillo JL, Vázquez J, Martínez M

Language: Spanish
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Page: 173-177
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ABSTRACT

Sixteen year-old boy, presenting with 3 months progressive weakness of the right arm and leg. Surgery was performed, for this reason on February the 6th, weakness persisted, now compromising all the extremities, not being able to walk.

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