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Asterixis of peripheral origin: isolated lower limb asterixis in Guillain–Barre syndrome

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  1. Department of Neurology, Aster Medcity, Kothad, Kochi, Kerala, 682023, India

    Boby Varkey Maramattom

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Research project: BVM—conception, organization, execution. Statistical analysis: BVM—design, execution, review and critique. Manuscript: BVM—writing of the first draft, review and critique.

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Shows asterixis at knees > ankles, with greater amplitude in the right leg. The initial segment shows normal posture maintenance at the hip joints. The final segment [last 5 seconds] shows recovery on day 5 and lack of asterixis at the knees (MP4 16284 KB)

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Maramattom, B.V. Asterixis of peripheral origin: isolated lower limb asterixis in Guillain–Barre syndrome. Acta Neurol Belg 123, 1095–1096 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13760-021-01663-9

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