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Cervical root stimulation in anti‐myelin associated glycoprotein) neuropathy
Author(s) -
Souayah Nizar,
Siao Tick Chong Peter
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
neurology and clinical neuroscience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
0ISSN - 2049-4173
DOI - 10.1111/ncn3.56
Subject(s) - medicine , weakness , nerve root , stimulation , myelin , myelin associated glycoprotein , neurological examination , anatomy , surgery , central nervous system
We report a heretofore undescribed use of cervical root stimulation ( CRS ) in the evaluation of a patient with anti‐myelin‐associated glycoprotein ( MAG ) neuropathy. A 62‐year‐old man developed progressive difficulty walking. His neurological examination was significant for an unsteady gait and mild weakness. Laboratory tests showed elevated anti‐ MAG antibody. CRS showed proximal partial motor conduction block ( CB ) of the right radial nerve and bilateral ulnar nerves. CRS may be useful in the diagnosis of anti‐ MAG neuropathy when the demyelinating process predominantly affects the proximal nerve segments of the upper extremities.