N Engl J Med July 2014 PMID 25075854

Images in clinical medicine. Tongue fasciculations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Jaime Toro, Saúl Reyes

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The discussions collectively highlight the clinical relevance of tongue fasciculations in ALS, using clear references to the NEJM publication and emphasizing its diagnostic importance. The tone varies from factual descriptions to casual remarks, reflecting a shared recognition of the article's role in advancing clinical awareness.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of tongue fasciculations as a symptom of ALS, with some recognizing the study's contribution to understanding this clinical sign.

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Participants show moderate interest, referencing specific features like ‘fasciculations’ and linking them to diagnostic practices, but some posts diverge into related topics.

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The social discussions involve sharing images, describing symptoms, and referencing specific publications, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

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The collective commentary suggests an appreciation of the article's significance for clinical diagnosis and neurological understanding, implying a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

The text discusses the appearance of tongue fasciculations, which are involuntary muscle movements, as a common symptom in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
It highlights the importance of clinical imaging for diagnosing ALS, with a focus on visual features like tongue fasciculations that help differentiate it from other neurological conditions.
The document emphasizes the role of imaging and clinical examination in understanding the pathophysiology of ALS and improving diagnostic accuracy.]

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Tongue Fasciculations as a Key Diagnostic Feature in ALS

Tongue atrophy and fasciculations are symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, exemplified by a 47-year-old patient. The video discusses how clinical imaging and examination of tongue fasciculations aid in diagnosing…

NEJM Group · Jul 31, 2014 1,012,080 views

Tongue Fasciculations and ALS Diagnosis Explained in 90 Seconds

This video discusses the mechanism behind tongue fasciculations, a symptom often seen in ALS, and highlights clinical features for diagnosis. It includes visual analogies related to basketball and emphasizes the role of…

MEDspiration · Apr 25, 2023 41,238 views

@MoreXGrok · X

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Ralf B. Lukner MD PhD

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@Sthanu5 Sources [1] Tongue Fasciculations | NEJM - YouTube https://t.co/q0EM1n5QuD [2] Tongue Fasciculations Presenting as an Early Clinical Sign of Cobalamin Deficiency (5164) https://t.co/sISL0rO0HL [3] Fasciculations in the tongue in ALS-patients are most likely fibrillations. -

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Avraham Z. Cooper, MD

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@BadVaccineTakes Fascinating enough, it’s a movie from NEJM. From nine years ago. (2014) Symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis https://t.co/anTzzrPTfU

Apr 5, 2023 · 44 likes · 380 followers View post →

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Disartria de nuevo inicio + lengua con apariencia de "bag of worms" = sospechar esclerosis lateral amiotrófica https://t.co/tHU6bbdTPE

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【舌の筋線維束性攣縮】一度みたら忘れない。 https://t.co/vVEtk1eSdl https://t.co/HjW4yautXP

Sep 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 5,288 followers View post →

LatherLand

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A very odd symptom.. Tongue Fasciculations https://t.co/G8PivI0W2v via @YouTube

May 13, 2019 · 3,641 followers View post →

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RT @tomatom01987693: 筋萎縮性側索硬化症(ALS)患者の舌萎縮とfasciculation. Tongue Fasciculations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (N Engl J Med 2014; 371:e…

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RT @tomatom01987693: 筋萎縮性側索硬化症(ALS)患者の舌萎縮とfasciculation. Tongue Fasciculations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (N Engl J Med 2014; 371:e…

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RT @tomatom01987693: 筋萎縮性側索硬化症(ALS)患者の舌萎縮とfasciculation. Tongue Fasciculations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (N Engl J Med 2014; 371:e…

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@tomatom01987693 · X

筋萎縮性側索硬化症(ALS)患者の舌萎縮とfasciculation. Tongue Fasciculations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (N Engl J Med 2014; 371:e7) https://t.co/5nAUFWpfCg https://t.co/Sr58GXXj2I

Mar 25, 2019 · 43 likes · 7 shares · 8,164 followers View post →

Razaz Felemban

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التقلصات المستمرة لعضلة اللسان في مرض التصلب العضلي ALS Tongue Fasciculations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | NEJM https://t.co/S78U9hZPRZ

Jan 21, 2019 · 1 like · 1,119 followers View post →

Images in clinical medicine. Tongue fasciculations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Tongue Fasciculations as a Key Diagnostic Feature in ALS

Tongue Fasciculations and ALS Diagnosis Explained in 90 Seconds