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Motor neuron involvement in multisystem proteinopathy: implications for ALS.
Neurology - 14 May 2013
Benatar Michael, Wuu Joanne, Fernandez Catalina, Weihl Conrad C, Katzen Heather, Steele Julie, Oskarsson Bjorn, Taylor J Paul
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To explore the putative connection between inclusion body myopathy, Paget disease, frontotemporal dementia (IBMPFD) and motor neuron disease (MND). METHODS: Clinical, genetic, and EMG characterization of 17 patients from 8 IBMPFD families. RESULTS: Limb weakness was the most common clinical manifestation (present in 15 patients, median onset age 38 years, range 25-52), with unequivocal evidence of...
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