Post-radiation lower motor neurone syndrome (PRLMNS)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Post-radiation lower motor neurone syndrome (PRLMNS). This is possibly a lumbosacral radiculopathy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is possibly a lumbosacral radiculopathy
- The onset is 9-14 years after radiation treatment
Reasons for radiation therapy
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Clinical features
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Differential diagnosis
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Investigations
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References
- Bowen J, Gregory R, Squier M, Donaghy M. The post-irradiation lower motor neuron syndrome neuronopathy or radiculopathy? Brain 1996; 119:1429-1439.
- Abraham A, Drory VE. Postradiation lower motor neuron syndrome: case series and literature review. J Neurol 2013; 260:1802-1806.
- van der Sluis RW, Wolfe GI, Nations SP, et al. Post-radiation lower motor neuron syndrome. J Clin Neuromuscul Dis 2000; 2:10-17.
- Lamy C, Mas JL, Varet B, Ziegler M, de Recondo J. Postradiation lower motor neuron syndrome presenting as monomelic amyotrophy. JNNP 1991; 54:648-649.
- Jackson M. Post radiation monomelic amyotrophy. JNNP 1992; 55:629.
