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Comparison of findings in neuropathy, myopathy, and NMJ disorders
Comparison of findings in neuropathy, myopathy, and NMJ disorders
Neuropathy
Myopathy
Neuromuscular junction
Typical distribution
Distal > proximal
Proximal > distal
Diffuse (oculomotor and bulbar early)
Reflexes
Decreased
Normal to decreased
Normal
Sensory involvement
Present
Absent
Absent
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Reprinted with permission from: Asimos, AW. Weakness: A Systematic Approach to Acute, Non-traumatic, Neurologic and Neuromuscular Causes. Emergency Medicine Practice 2002; 4:1. Copyright © 2002 EB Practice, LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.ebmedicine.net.
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