Neuropathy vs Myopathy Flashcards

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What is this a presentation of?

Proximal weakness, weakness > wasting, reflexes normal, sensation normal, creatine kinase high.

A

Muscle disease (myopathy)

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What is this a presentation of?
Fatigable weakness, proximal > distal, extraocular muscles and face often involved, reflexes normal, sensation normal, creatine kinase normal.

A

Neuromuscular junction disease

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What is this a presentation of?
Weakness distally, early wasting, reflexes reduced/absent, sensory/autonomic can be involved, may be pain, creatine kinase may be elevated.

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Peripheral neuropathy

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