Acta neurologica Scandinavica
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Acta Neurol. Scand. · May 2016
Case ReportsSpinal epidural abscess following treatment with rituximab.
To describe spinal epidural abscess after treatment with rituximab. ⋯ Spinal epidural abscess is a rare complication with potential severe morbidity, and continued vigilance is needed as timely intervention may prevent severe morbidity and potentially fatal outcome.
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Behavioural/functional disturbances, characteristic of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), are also a feature of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and patients with combined ALS and FTD (FTD-ALS). ⋯ Motor disturbance is the primary marker of disease severity in ALS, but behavioural and functional impairment are common, and may decline independently of motor function. As such, the FTDFRS may provide valuable information in the assessment and monitoring of ALS.