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AAEE case report #13: Diabetic amyotrophy
Author(s) -
Chokroverty Sudhansu
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.880100803
Subject(s) - amyotrophy , medicine , pathogenesis , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology , atrophy
A case fulfilling the criteria for the diagnosis of diabetic amyotrophy is reported. Based on the clinical and electrodiagnostic features, it is concluded that diabetic amyotrophy is a recognizable clinical entity that can be differentiated from other diabetic neuropathies. The site of the lesion and the pathogenesis in diabetic amyotrophy remain controversial. The usual course of the illness is one of gradual improvement over weeks to months.