Subclasses

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Motor Disorder - Neuro Teaching

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DDx

Common Neuromuscular Presentations

Ocular symptoms Bulbar/respirator symptoms Sensory abnormalities Reflexes Muscles affected
AIDP (GBS) Frequent frequent Usually (motor
variants exist) Usually reduced/absent Proximal and distal, Usually symmetric
CIDP Rare Rare Usually Reduced/absent Proximal and distal, usually symmetric
Polyneuropathy No No Usually, glove/stocking pattern Reduced/absent Distal>proximal
Motor Neuron
Disease No Frequent No Increased Distal and proximal
Marked atrophy and fasciculations
Myopathy Can be present Can be present No Normal or reduced Usually
Symmetric, Proximal> distal
NMJ regent Frequent No Normal or reduced
Potentiation in
LEMS Usually proximal> distal

Approach

HPI

Physical Exam