Multifocal motor neuropathy and muscle hypertrophy

被引:3
作者
Geevasinga, N. [1 ]
Day, B. [2 ]
Ng, K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Royal N Shore Hosp, Dept Neurol & Clin Neurophysiol, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
[2] Monash Univ, Alfred Hosp, Melbourne, Vic 3181, Australia
关键词
multifocal motor neuropathy; muscle hypertrophy; botulinum toxin; CALF;
D O I
10.1111/imj.12278
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Multifocal motor neuropathy is frequently an asymmetrical neuropathy predominantly affecting the upper limbs. Patients present with weakness, fasciculations and distal muscle wasting. Hypertrophy of muscles is very infrequently reported. We present two cases of multifocal motor neuropathy with upper limb muscle hypertrophy and discuss possible pathophysiological mechanisms. Botulinum toxin may be useful to alleviate cramp.
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页码:1237 / 1239
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