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it is like polio
sshahraz - 07-30-08 08:03 Bookmark and Share

can you name two conditions in which only lower motor neuron is involved?

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Re: it is like polio
mohhaider - 07-30-08 08:48

Guillian Barre and Mysthenia gravis

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Re: it is like polio
sshahraz - 07-30-08 18:34

none!

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Re: it is like polio
bingousmle - 07-31-08 12:10

pripheral neuropathy?????

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Re: it is like polio
sshahraz - 07-31-08 17:04

Polio!
and Werdnig Hoffman (floppy child syndrome or spinal muscular atrophy) are pure LMN disorders (there exist only three conditions in which you see pure LMN involvement: the third condition is progressive bulbar palsy)

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Re: it is like polio
babbu5508 - 07-28-10 04:08

that was a real good one... i just got remembered of poliomyelitis...progressive bulbar palsy is a one not to be forgotten of ....

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