Abstract
Motor conduction velocity (MCV) of 15 children with spinal muscular atrophy has been reported. The high incidence of MCV reduction is demonstrated in the severe forms (Werdnig-Hoffmann) of the disease. The MCV decreases progressively with the muscular impairment, which seems to be confirmed by serial controls given in succession over a period of time. Of intermediate forms only one patient had a decrease in MCV. These results confirm the existence of two different types of the disease genetically determined. The authors suggest the importance of using this examination in serial controls for a better diagnosis and prognosis.
| Translated title of the contribution | Motor conduction velocity in infantile spinal muscular atrophy |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 1053-1058 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Neuropsichiatria Infantile |
| Volume | NO. 207 |
| Publication status | Published - 1978 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)