Late-onset neuromuscular disorders in the differential diagnosis of sarcopenia

Late-onset neuromuscular disorders in the differential diagnosis of sarcopenia

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Undiagnosed late-onset neuromuscular disorders need to be considered in the differential diagnosis of sarcopenia. Aim Based on emblematic case reports and current neuromuscular diagnostic guidelines for three common...

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Main Authors: Fabian Hofmeister, Lisa Baber, Uta Ferrari, Stefan Hintze, Stefanie Jarmusch, Sabine Krause, Peter Meinke, Stefan Mehaffey, Carl Neuerburg, Fabiana Tangenelli, Benedikt Schoser, Michael Drey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Neuromuscular disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Myotonic dystrophy type 2
Inclusion body myositis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-021-02264-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-021-02264-y

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