| Single fibre electromyographic jitter in multiple sclerosis. | |
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PMID: 533854 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Recent histological and electrophysiological reports have given evidence for peripheral nervous system (PNS) involvement in multiple sclerosis. We have applied the single fibre electromyography (SFEMG) technique to 15 patients with multiple sclerosis. Six patients had clearly abnormal jitter and two of these had previously undiagnosed coexistent peripheral neuropathy. A further five patients had borderline abnormalities of SFEMG. The mean jitter for each patient was abnormal in 10 patients. This was clear evidence for PNS involvement in this disease. Theoretically, the site of the abnormality could be in the terminal nerve network or at the neuromuscular junction, but this technique cannot distinguish between these sites. |
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Authors:
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A Weir; S Hansen; J P Ballantyne |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry Volume: 42 ISSN: 0022-3050 ISO Abbreviation: J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. Publication Date: 1979 Dec |
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Created Date: 1980-03-24 Completed Date: 1980-03-24 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985191R Medline TA: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1146-50 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Child Electromyography Female Humans Male Middle Aged Motor Neurons / physiology Multiple Sclerosis / physiopathology* Muscle Contraction Muscles / innervation Nerve Fibers / physiopathology* Neural Conduction Neuromuscular Junction / physiology Peripheral Nerves / physiopathology |
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