What Is Motor Neuron Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Diagnosis
MNDs are a collection of multiple clinical conditions where there is degeneration of the motor neuron and progressive muscle weakness. Due to the overlapping symptoms, diagnosis can become difficult. In most cases, patient history and physical examination play a key role. This includes family history and assessment of risk factors.
There are also a variety of tests that can be used to help diagnosis. However, each MND will have different diagnostic methods that will be covered individually. Some of the general tests that can be used include cerebrospinal spinal fluid tests, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, electromyogram, nerve conduction studies, and tissue biopsy.
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