Abrar Anam, Ahmad Arsalan
Division of Neurology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.
J Pak Med Assoc. 2015 Mar;65(3):327-9.
Post poliomyelitis syndrome (PPS) is a rare sequel of acute poliomyelitis, usually seen 30-40 years after an acute episode. It is characterized by new muscle weakness seen in survivors of acute poliomyelitis. We describe a rare case of a 50 year old man; with a previous history of poliomyelitis in right lower limb who now presented with complaints of progressive left lower limb weakness for past two years. The diagnosis was made on the basis of clinical suspicion and EMG findings. PPS is not a well recognized disease in Pakistan and due to the lack of documentation; its true prevalence is not known. Though, over the years, cases of Poliomyelitis have decreased worldwide, however, PPS still remains a constant challenge for the physicians. This report highlights the impact of the disease on the quality of life of patients suffering from PPS and emphasis on the need for new therapeutic approach.
脊髓灰质炎后遗症（PPS）是急性脊髓灰质炎的一种罕见后遗症，通常在急性发作后30 - 40年出现。其特征是急性脊髓灰质炎幸存者出现新的肌肉无力症状。我们描述了一例罕见病例，一名50岁男性，既往有右下肢脊髓灰质炎病史，现因过去两年来渐进性左下肢无力前来就诊。诊断基于临床怀疑和肌电图检查结果。PPS在巴基斯坦并非广为人知的疾病，由于缺乏相关记录，其真实患病率尚不清楚。尽管多年来全球脊髓灰质炎病例有所减少，但PPS对医生来说仍然是一个持续的挑战。本报告强调了该疾病对PPS患者生活质量的影响，并强调了需要新的治疗方法。
