Primary amyloidosis presenting as “dropped head syndrome”

Chuquilin, Miguel; Al‐Lozi, Muhammad

doi:10.1002/mus.22049

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“…In another report, a 77-year-old man with history of lymphoma and neck radiation presented with neck extensor weakness. 52 Needle EMG showed myopathic changes, and biopsy of cervical paraspinal muscle demonstrated amyloid deposition in blood vessels. 52 In another similar case, the further investigation revealed DHS with proximal myopathy caused by AL amyloidosis.…”

Section: Dhs In Muscle Disordersmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Dropped head syndrome due to neuromuscular disease: clinical manifestation and evaluation

2019

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In this article, we discuss the clinical approach to patients with dropped head syndrome and identify the various neuromuscular causes of dropped head syndrome, including muscle, neuromuscular junction, peripheral nerve, and motor neuron etiologies. We aim to increase awareness and recognition of the entity of dropped head syndrome and factors that may predict responses to immunomodulating therapy.

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Section: Dhs In Muscle Disordersmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…52 Needle EMG showed myopathic changes, and biopsy of cervical paraspinal muscle demonstrated amyloid deposition in blood vessels. 52 In another similar case, the further investigation revealed DHS with proximal myopathy caused by AL amyloidosis. 53 Thus amyloidosis should consider in the differential diagnosis of DHS.…”

Section: Dhs In Muscle Disordersmentioning

confidence: 98%