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Regional spreading pattern is associated with clinical phenotype in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Brain : a journal of neurology - 3 Oct 2023
Maranzano Alessio, Verde Federico, Colombo Eleonora, Poletti Barbara, Doretti Alberto, Bonetti Ruggero, Gagliardi Delia, Meneri Megi, Maderna Luca, Messina Stefano, Corti Stefania, Morelli Claudia, Silani Vincenzo, Ticozzi Nicola
Abstract excerpt
Increasing evidence shows that disease spreading in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) follows a preferential pattern with more frequent involvement of contiguous regions from the site of symptom onset. The aim of our study was to assess if: (i) the burden of upper (UMN) and lower motor neuron (LMN) involvement influences directionality of disease spreading; (ii) specific patterns of disease progression are...
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