@entity410 in transverse XXXX : report of two cases.

@entity1 @entity5697 @entity410 @entity508 @entity602 @entity2049 @entity2473 @entity158 @entity15
Paroxysmal sensorimotor phenomena of spinal cord origin are well documented in the literature dealing with @entity15 , but have seldom been identified in other conditions. These @entity410 are characterized by tonic @entity2473 in the extremities, often accompanied by @entity158 , and are fleeting, usually lasting no more than two minutes. Although they may occur spontaneously, they are commonly precipitated by tactile stimulation or movement of the extremity. These episodes must be clinically differentiated from @entity508 as they have been shown to be responsive to anticonvulsants such as @entity2049 ( @entity2049 ). We present two @entity1 admitted to our rehabilitation facility with a diagnosis of @entity5697 . Clinical and diagnostic evaluation revealed no evidence of @entity15 and follow-up studies for two and one-half years in case 1 and one year in case 2 continued to support the admitting diagnoses. Each @entity1 developed focal sensorimotor phenomena relatively early in the course of the disease which interfered with rehabilitation. Effective treatment was obtained with administration of @entity2049 . Subsequently, both @entity1 developed signs and symptoms of @entity15 . The complication of @entity410 may become a limiting factor in the rehabilitation of @entity1 with @entity5697 is recognized and appropriate anticonvulsant therapy initiated. It may also be the first indicator that @entity15 rather than "idiopathic" transverse @entity602 is present.
