Electromyographic studies in a case of foramen magnum meningioma.
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چکیده
Atrophy of muscles innervated by the lower cervical cord is a well-known feature in patients with foramen magnum tumours. Electromyographic evidence of denervation in the atrophic muscles is presented. The significance and possible mechanisms are reviewed and discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 36 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1973