Spastic paraparesis: investigations
Evidence-based neurology checklist on spastic paraparesis: investigations: Biochemistry tests Vitamin B12 Vitamin E Very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) White cell enzymes Plasma amino acids Lipoproteins Copper and ceruloplasmin Microbiology Genetics Neurophysiology Other tests
Biochemistry tests
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin E
- Very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA)
- White cell enzymes
- Plasma amino acids
- Lipoproteins
- Copper and ceruloplasmin
Microbiology
Genetics
Neurophysiology
Other tests
References
- Salinas S, Proukakis C, Crosby A, Warner TT. Hereditary spastic paraplegia: clinical features and pathogenetic mechanisms. Lancet Neurol 2008; 7:1127-1138.
- Warner T. Hereditary spastic paraplegia. ACNR 2007; 6: 16-17.
- Bargiela D, Eglon G, Horvath R, Chinnery PF. An under-recognised cause of spastic paraparesis in middle-aged women. Pract Neurol 2014; 14:182-184.
