motor neuron disease

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Introduction

Disorders characterized by degeneration of motor neurons within the central nervous system (CNS) including: 1) anterior horn cells of the spinal cord; 2) brainstem motor nuclei; &

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 733-736
  2. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) NINDS Motor Neuron Diseases Information Page https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Motor-Neuron-Diseases-Information-Page

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