Multisystem proteinopathy: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on multisystem proteinopathy: clinical features: Neuromuscular features Proximal weakness Hyperlordosis Waddling gait Loss of balance Falls Camptocormia Scapula winging Fasciculations Muscle cramps Spasticity Myotonia Peripheral neuropathy (PN) Oculopharyngeal…

Neuromuscular features

  • Proximal weakness
  • Hyperlordosis
  • Waddling gait
  • Loss of balance
  • Falls
  • Camptocormia
  • Scapula winging
  • Fasciculations
  • Muscle cramps
  • Spasticity
  • Myotonia
  • Peripheral neuropathy (PN)

Oculopharyngeal features

Features of PDB

Other features

Associated cancers

Differential diagnosis

Synonym

References

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