ALS or ALS mimic by neuroborreliosis—A case report

ALS or ALS mimic by neuroborreliosis—A case report

Abstract Comprehensive investigation in motor neuron disease is vital not to miss a treatable differential diagnosis. Neuroborreliosis should be considered during an ALS work‐up. However, false‐positive CSF results do occur, and thus, results should be interpreted carefully in context of all clinica...

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Main Authors: Isabelle Wirsching, Nora Ort, Nurcan Üçeyler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
ALS mimic
El Escorial
motor neuron disease
muscle atrophy
neuroborreliosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2569
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Summary:Abstract Comprehensive investigation in motor neuron disease is vital not to miss a treatable differential diagnosis. Neuroborreliosis should be considered during an ALS work‐up. However, false‐positive CSF results do occur, and thus, results should be interpreted carefully in context of all clinical test results.
ISSN:2050-0904

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