Teaching Video NeuroImages: The pathologic deep abdominal reflex

A 68-year-old man presented with progressive asymmetric limb weakness and muscle wasting over 12 months. There were profuse fasciculations and hyperreflexia in the limbs and abdominal muscles (see video at Neurology.org), consistent with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Source: Neurology - November 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Kee, R., O'Gorman, C. M. Tags: Clinical neurology examination, Anterior nerve cell disease, All Education RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION Source Type: research