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To illustrate the presentation and management of paroxysmal motor signs in a patient with multiple sclerosis.

Paroxysmal motor signs in multiple sclerosis: an illustrative videotaped case

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Case report demonstrates paroxysmal motor signs in a young male with multiple sclerosis, highlighting diagnostic challenges and treatment options.

To illustrate the presentation and management of paroxysmal motor signs in a patient with multiple sclerosis.
Case report of a 29-year-old male with relapsing–remitting MS
Clinical evaluation of episodes of paroxysmal dystonia, dysarthria-ataxia, and ptosis
MRI analysis to identify demyelinating plaques and lesions
Treatment with corticosteroids and carbamazepine
Discussion of long-term management with ocrelizumab
MRI showed multiple demyelinating plaques and a contrast-enhancing lesion in the midbrain
Dystonic movements improved with corticosteroid therapy
Symptomatic management needed for dysarthria-ataxia using carbamazepine
Ocrelizumab proposed as a long-term treatment option

Lahmam et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report demonstrates paroxysmal motor signs in a young male with multiple sclerosis, highlighting diagnostic challenges and treatment options.