Publications by authors named "Aleksandra Szczepanska"

Introduction: Pure word deafness is a rare neurological disorder linked with an inability to comprehend speech. The precise localization of damage is still unclear.

Case Presentation: A 72-year-old woman presented with acute verbal contact disturbances, disorientation, and anxiety.

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Chronic post-hypoxic myoclonus, known as Lance-Adams syndrome (LAS), is a rare complication of successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is characterized by intention myoclonus, cerebellar ataxia, and preserved intellect. The basis of the disease and its long-term prognosis remain unclear.

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Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders. Malnutrition is an essential problem in the late stage of PD. Lowering of body mass is seen in 30% of patients, and malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition in 24% and 60%, respectively.

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Sarcoidosis, systemic inflammatory disease, may involve the nervous system and muscles.Typical symptoms and signs of neurological deficit suggest considering sarcoidosis in differential diagnostics of their background. The authors describe two cases, in which involvement of the nervous system or muscles contributed to the direction of further diagnostics and approaching the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.

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