Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease in a child: diagnosis by rectal biopsy

Ann Neurol. 1990 Jan;27(1):103-6. doi: 10.1002/ana.410270117.

Abstract

A 15-year-old boy presented with progressive pyramidal and extrapyramidal signs, anterior horn cell dysfunction, and behavioral disturbances suggesting a diagnosis of neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease. The diagnosis was confirmed by examination of a rectal biopsy specimen that showed typical intranuclear inclusions in the neurons of the myenteric plexus. Diagnosis of neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease during life appears to be possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurons / pathology*
  • Rectum / pathology*