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ALSr
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Rapidly progressive, invariably fatal degeneration of nerves controlling voluntary muscles. Replacment of motor neurons with fibrous tissues causes hardening of anterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord, thus " lateral sclerosis"
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Clinical Manifestations of ALS
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Twitching, cramping, and muscle weakness
Dysarthria and dysphagia Fatigue; asymmetrical muscle atrophy and weakness Most often fatal witin 2 to 5 years after onset |
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Dx of ALS
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electromyography, and nerve conduction studies. Muscle biopsy may be preformed to rule out other pathologies.
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