Dropped head and man-in-barrel syndrome in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Almeida, Rui; Felix, Ana Catarina; Andre, Ana Luisa; Nzwalo, Hipólito

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We report a case of progressive symmetric brachial weakness followed by cervical muscle weakness. The electromyogram confirmed the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. After 3 years the patient remained able to walk unassisted and without significant bulbar manifestations or upper neuron signs. The concomitant presence of dropped head syndrome and man-in-barrel syndrome in an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient makes our case unique.