Flail leg syndrome

Also known as: Pseudopolyneuritic ALS

ALS variant with predominant leg weakness.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Neuromuscular
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected, predominantly men; Female: affected; Children: no
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Motor neuron degeneration.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (2)

distal leg weaknessfoot drop

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