Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – a motor neuron disease. Case report

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Charcot’s disease and motor neuron disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately, respiratory failure. The aetiology and the pathogenesis of the syndrome remain unknown. Most people live 2–5 y...

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Main Authors: Maja Rubinowicz-Zasada, Aneta Orczyk, Marek Orczyk, Jarosław Pasek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Communications Sp. z o.o. 2015-03-01
Series:Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna
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Online Access:http://www.pimr.pl/index.php/issues/2015-vol-11-no-1/amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-a-motor-neuron-disease-case-report?aid=841