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Adrenomyeloneuropathy – a case report
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Leksa, Natalia; Aebisher, David; Galiniak, Sabina; Uberman-Kluz, Dominika; Bartosz, Seweryn; Bartusik-Aebisher, Dorota
Introduction. Adrenoleukodystrophy is a genetic disorder linked to the X chromosome, in which the peroxisomal beta-oxidation process is disturbed. It is a metabolic disease that results in the accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs - very long chain fatty acids) responsible for the symptoms of damage to the adrenal cortex, gonads and the brain. Aim. A clinical case is reported. Description of case. This article describes the case of a 64-year-old woman who had neurological symptoms for many years, gradually increasing without significant improvement after the treatment (periodic steroid therapy). Conclusion. Based on tests (including the determination of the ABCD1 gene and very long chain fatty acids - VLCFA), adrenoleukodystrophy was suspected.
Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of tick-borne encephalitis – a two case reports
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2020) Przetacznik, Dominika; Leksa, Natalia; Aebisher, David; Galiniak, Sabina; Bartosz, Seweryn; Leksa, Dawid; Bartusik-Aebisher, Dorota
Introduction. The paper presents epidemiology, routes of infection, forms of the disease, diagnostic and treatment methods, and prophylaxis of tick-borne encephalitis. Aim. In this paper, we present two descriptions of the cases of tick-borne encephalitis. Description of the cases. Case 1. A 60-year-old man with fever up to 39 degrees for 3 days, multi-site headache and other body aches, as well as an earstuck feeling. The day before hospitalization, there was a feeling of numbness on the right side of the face from eye level to the chin and speech distortion. Case 2. A 60-year-old patient with headaches and an increase in temperature to 39 degrees for 3 days, who, approximately, three weeks earlier was ticked by a tick in the lower parts of the back. Conclusion. It is also important for doctors to take a broader view and to make society aware of that Lyme disease is not associated only with Lyme disease. Further work is also needed towards effective treatments for Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).
Generation of retractive spine circuits in the process of vitamin B12 deficiency
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2020) Mucha, Patrycja; Leksa, Natalia; Aebisher, David; Galiniak, Sabina; Bartosz, Seweryn; Leksa, Dawid; Bartusik-Aebisher, Dorota
Introduction. Subacute degeneration of the posterior and lateral spinal cord is a rare neurological complication of B12 avitaminosis. Aim. In this paper, we present the case of a 65-year-old man who, in the course of long-term vitamin B12 deficiency associated with atrophic gastritis, developed a severe set of neurological symptoms that are part of the retinal spinal cord degeneration with characteristic features in MR imaging of the cervical spine in the form of an inverted “V mark” ‘in axial images and typical localization in the spinal cord. Description of the case. After careful analysis of the syndrome and making an early diagnosis, parenteral vitamin B12 supplementation began, resulting in improved neurological status, laboratory parameters as well as regression of changes in magnetic resonance imaging. Conclusion Significant symptoms of this syndrome are paresthesia in the distal parts of the limbs, ataxia, spastic paresis.
Rapidly progressing dementia as a manifestation of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: an analysis of two cases
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Bartosz, Seweryn; Leksa, Natalia; Uberman-Kluz, Dominika; Szymczak, Artur; Biesiadecki, Marek; Galiniak, Sabina
Introduction. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system which is caused by an infectious protein called prion. Multiple forms of CJD have been classified including sporadic (more than 90% cases), familial, iatrogenic and variant type of disease. CJD, especially in its early stages, is a highly challenging illness to diagnose. Aim. Article aims to present cases of Creutzfeldt-Jackob disease with early symptoms of rapidly progressing dementia at the initial stage of CJD. Description of the cases. This paper describes two cases of patients with suspected CJD with a history of rapidly progressive dementia admitted to the Department of Neurology, MSWiA Hospital in Rzeszów. Conclusion. Despite the fact that CJD is an incurable illness and there is no cure guaranteeing recovery, it is important to make the right diagnosis. Assay of 14-3-3 protein in cerebrospinal fluid is a sensitive and specific marker which is helpful in the diagnosis of CJD. The only relevant method of correctly confirming a diagnosis of this disease is by performing a brain biopsy.
Stroke masks – a case report
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2020) Chmielewska, Beata; Leksa, Natalia; Aebisher, David; Galiniak, Sabina; Leksa, Dawid; Bartosz, Seweryn; Bartusik-Aebisher, Dorota
Introduction. Stroke is a common vascular disease encountered in the work of a practitioner. Despite this, his differentiation is difficult. This is due to a variety of diseases that can be a “mask” for stroke. These are neurological diseases other than vascular (brain tumors, epilepsy), head injuries and a number of metabolic disorders (fluctuations in glucose, electrolytes). Aim. This work aims to approximate the differentiation of this common disease entity. Case reports show both clinical view and diagnostic difficulties. Description of the cases. Case 1. The patient 59 years old treated for bipolar disorder, hypertension and alcohol abuse. Case 2. The patient 68 years old treated for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cholecystolithiasis – cholecystectomy. Conclusion. Stroke is a significant clinical and social problem both in Poland and in the world. Despite this, its diagnostics and especially differentiation is difficult. When analyzing the case of each patient with suspected sudden CNS vascular disease, all of them should be remembered. It should also be borne in mind that differential diagnosis cannot delay specific treatment for stroke.