Neuropathy vs Myopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What is this a presentation of?
Proximal weakness, weakness > wasting, reflexes normal, sensation normal, creatine kinase high.
A
Muscle disease (myopathy)
2
Q
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
3
Q
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.
A
Peripheral neuropathy