Area Postrema Syndrome as the Initial Presentation of Alexander Disease
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A 16-year-old boy presented with 6 years evolution of anorexia, failure to thrive, nocturnal vomiting, and dysphagia. He was exhaustively explored. Neurologic examination normal except hoarse voice. MRI revealed a hyperintensity the area postrema (Figure).
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Neurology
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0028-3878', '1526-632X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000012462