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Rev Ciencias Médicas 2016; 20 (1)

Post anoxic myoclonic encephalopathy or Lance-Adams syndrome

García MAJ

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 152-155
PDF size: 160.11 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: post anoxic myoclonic encephalopathy or Lance-Adams syndrome was described in 1963, it is a very rare complication that can appear in patients who have suffered from hypoxic episodes or prolonged hypotension, already recovered. They are characterized by myoclonus actions and cerebellar ataxia.
Case report: a patient suffering from two cardiorespiratory arrests, severe-generalized myoclonus of actions appearing after the recovery, which increases with tactile, auditory or nociceptive stimuli, relieving only during sleep, with a clear and progressive deterioration of the general status.
Conclusion: a successful recovery was observed within the 24 hours of treatment commencing with 4 milligrams of Clonazepam, being asymptomatic and monitored at one, three, six and 12 months.


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