Muscle diseases: mimics and chameleons. Issue 5 (13th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Walters, R Jon
• Is Part Of: Practical neurology. Volume 14:Issue 5(2014)
• Page Start: 288
• Page End: 298
• Publication Date: 2014-06-13
• Subjects: MUSCLE DISEASE; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2014-000878
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7758

Abstract

Abstract : Muscle diseases are not as common as headaches and funny turns in our general neurology clinics, but most of us will encounter them. We all pride ourselves on a methodical approach to clinical problems—discovering the where and what in neurological parlance—but any diagnostic process can unravel, particularly if one condition resembles another. Before we settle on a diagnosis, we need to ask ourselves, whether the 'ducks all line up' to avoid cases of mistaken identity.