Publications by authors named "Waddah Kazkz"

Brucellosis mainly affects the musculoskeletal system with neurological manifestations observed in < 5% of all cases. This report outlines a unique case of neurobrucellosis that resulted in acute transverse myelitis (TM) with absent deep reflexes and negative Wright's reaction. In endemic regions, neurobrocellosis should be considered as a potential etiology of acute TM.

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Bickerstaff Brainstem Encephalitis (BBE) is a rare immunologic condition characterized by CNS inflammation, presenting with ataxia, external ophthalmoplegia, altered consciousness, and quadriplegia. A 25-year-old male with no significant medical history exhibited symptoms of blurred vision, diplopia, facial numbness, and imbalance following a respiratory infection. Brain MRI revealed hyperintense lesions in the cerebral peduncle and pons on T2-weighted/FLAIR sequences but not on T1-weighted sequences, indicative of demyelination.

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Article Synopsis
  • * The report details a case of a 39-year-old woman who suffered from a seizure; her normal chest X-ray delayed the detection of MTB, ultimately leading to severe health consequences.
  • * It underscores the limitations of traditional chest X-rays in diagnosing MTB, recommending more advanced imaging techniques like chest CT or MRI, and stresses the importance of timely treatment, especially in developing countries affected by conflict and poverty.
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Introduction And Importance: The primary clinical symptom in people with myasthenia gravis (MG) is muscle weakness that gets worse with activity and gets better with rest; often, the first symptoms are ocular ones, such as ptosis and double vision. On the other hand, individuals with anti-muscle-specific tyrosine kinase may present with unusual symptoms. Nonetheless, it is hypothesized that muscle-specific tyrosine kinase antibodies may be present when no antibodies are present, along with bulbar and respiratory symptoms.

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Introduction: Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a group of inherited neuromuscular disorders that vary clinically and genetically. It is characterized by peripheral nerve damage, leading to muscle weakness and sensory loss.

Case Presentation: A 13-year-old male presented to the rheumatology department with bilateral hearing impairment since the age of 3 years, pes cavus, and difficulties walking.

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