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Brylev L.V.

Solovev Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry

Bryukhov V.V.

Research Center of Neurology

Druzhinina E.S.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Kovalchuk M.O.

Bujanov Moscow City Clinical Hospital

Lower motor neuron disease with MRI «snake eyes» pattern

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Brylev L.V., Bryukhov V.V., Druzhinina E.S., Kovalchuk M.O.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2024;124(9): 141‑144

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2024124091141

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LOWER MOTOR NEURON DISEASE WITH MRI «SNAKE EYES» PATTERN
LOWER MOTOR NEURON DISEASE WITH MRI «SNAKE EYES» PATTERN

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Brylev LV, Bryukhov VV, Druzhinina ES, Kovalchuk MO. Lower motor neuron disease with MRI «snake eyes» pattern. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2024;124(9):141‑144. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro2024124091141

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Abstract:

Motor neuron disease with isolated or predominant lesion of the lower motor neuron at one level of the pyramidal tract is a rare diagnostic finding. In the article, we analyze the case of a patient with asymmetric lesion of the inferior motor neuron at the cervical level: clinical manifestations, results of additional studies and dynamic observation of the patient. Special attention is paid to the MRI picture of changes in the pyramidal tracts in the cervical region, which have been called the «snake eyes» in the literature, and the impact of this finding on the diagnosis and prognosis of the disease.

Keywords:

snake eyes sign
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
lower motor neuron disease
motor neuron disease

Authors:

Brylev L.V.

Solovev Moscow Research and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry

Bryukhov V.V.

Research Center of Neurology

Druzhinina E.S.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Kovalchuk M.O.

Bujanov Moscow City Clinical Hospital

Received:

13.01.2024

Accepted:

18.01.2024

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