Journal of Neurology Research, ISSN 1923-2845 print, 1923-2853 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 2, Number 3, June 2012, pages 119-122


Anti Hu Syndrome With Atypical Electrodiagnostic Findings

Tables

Table 1. Nerve Conduction Studies in a Patient With Anti Hu Antibody Syndrome
 
NerveSensory Distal Latency (ms)Sensory Distal Amplitude (µV)Sensory conduction velocity (m/s)Motor Distal Latency (ms)Motor Distal Amplitude (mV)Motor Conduction Velocity (m/s)F Wave Latency (ms)
NR: No Response, Normal values are given in parentheses; TA: Tibialis Anterior; EDB: Extensor Digitorum Brevis.
Median3.2 (< 3.7)31 (> 20.0)53 (≥ 53.0)3.6 (< 4.4)9.4 (> 4.0)53 (> 49.0)25.8 (< 31)
Ulnar3.5 (< 3.5)21 (> 10.0)53 (≥ 53.0)3.5 (< 3.5)5.1 (> 6.0)53 (> 49.0) 5226.6 (< 31)
Radial2.3 (< 2.9)24 (> 15.0)52 (≥ 50.0)
Peroneal (EDB)NRNRNR
Peroneal (T.A) Fibula3.0 (< 6.1)1.0 (> 2)
Peroneal (T.A) pop. fossa)5.41.2
Tibial3.9 (< 6.1)1.0 (> 3.0)0 (> 41.0)NR
Sural3.5 (< 4.2)9 (> 6.0)
Superficial Peroneal2.2 (< 4.4)6 (> 6.0)

 

Table 2. Needle EMG Examination in a Patient With Anti-Hu Antibody Syndrome
 
MuscleInserFibs+WaveFascDurAmpPolyRecrEffort
Inser: Insertional; Fasc: Fasiculation; Dur: Duration; Amp: Amplitude; Recr: Recruitment; L.: Left; R.: Right; S.I: Slightly increased; G.I: greatly increased.
First dorsal interosseus. LNNoneNoneNoneNNNoneNMax
Extensor digitorum communis. L1+1+NoneNNNoneNMax
Biceps brachii. L2+2+NoneS.IS.INone↓↓Max
Triceps. L1+1+NoneS.IS.INoneMax
Deltoid. L3+3+NoneG.IG.INone↓↓Max
Genioglossus. LNNoneNoneNoneNNNoneNMax
Masseter. LNNoneNoneNoneNNNoneNMax
Tibialis Ant. L.1+1+NoneS.IS.INoneMax
Gastrocnemius. L.1+1+NoneNNNoneMax
Vastus Medialis. L2+2+NoneS.IS.INone↓↓Max
Iliopsoas. LNNoneNoneNoneS.IS.INoneMax
Gluteus medius. L1+1+NoneS.IS.INoneMax
Cervical paraspinals. L2+2+None
Cervical Paraspinals. R2+2+None
T6 paraspinal. R2+2+None
T6 paraspinal. R2+2+None