Clinical Neurology and Neuroscience

Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021

  • Case Report: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a 6-Year-Old Boy

    Christin Natalia Kalembang, I Gusti Ngurah Made Suwarba, Dewi Sutriani Mahalini, Herman Saputra

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: 3 May 2021
    Accepted: 19 June 2021
    Published: 25 June 2021
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    Abstract: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-link reccessive disorder, caused by mutation in dystrophin gene. Therefore body is incapable to synthesize dystrophin, the protein needed for muscle contraction. The incidence of DMD 1: 4000 male with age 3 to 5 years. Furthermore the patient will experience functional decline, loss of ambulation and early ... Show More
  • Recurrence of Strokes and Associated Factors at Laquintinie Hospital in Douala

    Paul-Cedric Mbonda, Daniele Mafo, Jacques Doumbe, Callixte Kuate

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 46-49
    Received: 22 May 2021
    Accepted: 17 June 2021
    Published: 25 June 2021
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    Abstract: OVERVIEW: Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world and the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in adults. Although the incidence of stroke has steadily declined in developed countries, the incidence in low- and middle-income countries like Cameroon continues to grow, accounting for 85% of the global burden of stroke. Whenever ... Show More
  • A Rare Case of Multifocal Intracranial Gangliogliomas: Mimicking Tuberculomas

    Akshay Vijay Kulkarni, Gyani Jail Singh Birua, Dhaval Gohil, Manish Beniwal, Dwarakanath Srinivas, Shilpa Rao

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 50-54
    Received: 24 June 2021
    Accepted: 16 July 2021
    Published: 23 July 2021
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    Abstract: Gangliogliomas (GGs) are rare tumors of the central nervous system occurring in the young population (8.5-25 years). GGs are one of the most common cause of epilepsy associated with CNS tumors and significant proportion of them is refractory to antiepileptic medications. Multifocal gangliogliomas are very rare and only few handful cases are reporte... Show More
  • MTHFRC677T Polymorphism and Hyperhomocysteinemia in Ischemic Stroke Patients

    Damelan Kombate, Sirui Zhou, Panabalo Waklatsi, David Ksc Ahanogbe, Komi Assogba, Emile Kou’santa Amouzou, Agnon Ayélola Koffi Balogou, Guy Armand Rouleau

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 55-59
    Received: 27 January 2021
    Accepted: 1 March 2021
    Published: 18 August 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Homocysteine is an intermediate sulfur amino acid of methionine metabolism. Hyperhomocysteinemia, characterized by increased level of homocysteine, is an independent and modifiable vascular risk factor which metabolic pathway involves vitamins B6, folate and vitamin B12. Objective: We compared the prevalence of MTHFRC677T polymorphism, ... Show More
  • Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in a 40-year-old Lady with JAK2-positive Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report

    Maliha Hakim, Mohammad Nur Uddin, Fatema Ahmed, Mashfiqul Hasan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 60-62
    Received: 8 August 2021
    Accepted: 23 August 2021
    Published: 31 August 2021
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    Abstract: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) has a range of underlying cause. Here a case of CVST with an uncommon etiology is presented and discussed. A 40-year-old female presented with headache for 2 years and progressive visual loss for 4 months. She had conjunctival congestion and bilateral papilloedema with pale disc on right side. Computed tomogr... Show More
  • Sporadic Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease: Case Report from a Neuroscience Institute in Bangladesh

    Tareq Esteak, Mohammad Bazlur Rashid, Md. Ashrafuzzaman Khan, Mohammad Nur Uddin, Mashfiqul Hasan, Paritosh Kumar Sarkar

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 63-67
    Received: 13 August 2021
    Accepted: 3 September 2021
    Published: 26 September 2021
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    Abstract: Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by rapidly progressive dementia and myoclonus. Additional clinical features include visual disturbances, cerebellar, and pyramidal/extrapyramidal signs. The rarity of this disease and the wide variety of initial symptoms make the early diagnosis quite chall... Show More
  • Report of Salmonella Meningitis in 3-Month-Old Children

    Meidry Tinasia Teslatu, Dewi Sutriani Mahalini, I Gusti Ngurah Made Suwarba

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 68-71
    Received: 19 August 2021
    Accepted: 2 September 2021
    Published: 27 September 2021
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    Abstract: Salmonella meningitis is a rare infection, unusual manifestation of salmonellosis and mostly among infants and young children. Meningitis due to Salmonella carries a higher morbidity and mortality than that caused by other bacteria. Salmonella is more commonly found in contaminated food and is included in gram-negative rods. The diagnosis is made b... Show More