Botulism: a case associated with pyramidal signs

Eur J Neurol. 1999 Jan;6(1):91-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-1331.1999.610091.x.

Abstract

Botulism is a widespread neuroparalytic disease that may be confused with other neurological disorders. As it is potentially lethal, clinicians are required to be aware of its diagnosis and management. We report a case of botulism complicated by pyramidal signs in a 35-year-old woman. Clinical aspects, differential diagnoses and therapeutic problems are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Botulism / complications*
  • Extremities / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mydriasis / microbiology
  • Pyramidal Tracts / microbiology*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / microbiology*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / physiopathology