Question
A 24-year-old female was admitted with sudden onset flaccid paraparesis. All the following can be possible causes except?
| A. |
Guillain Barre syndrome
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| B. |
Hypokalemia
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| C. |
Acute transverse myelitis
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| D. |
Motor neuron disease
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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Ans. D
Causes of acute quadriparesis:
· Brainstem ischemia
· Cervical cord ischemia
· Trauma
· Electrolyte abnormality
· GBS
· Myasthenia
· Snakebite, botulism, diphtheria
Causes of subacute and chronic
quadriparesis:
· Motor neuron disease
· Myopathy
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