Abstract
We describe four patients with a neuromuscular syndrome characterized by relatively isolated neck extensor weakness. EMG and muscle biopsies suggest a restrictive noninflammatory myopathy predominantly affecting the cervical paraspinal muscles.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Biopsy
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Electromyography
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Female
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Head
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Neck Muscles / innervation*
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Neck Muscles / pathology
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Neck Muscles / physiopathology
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Neuromuscular Diseases / pathology
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Neuromuscular Diseases / physiopathology*
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Syndrome