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Laboratory Aids for Diagnosing Neuromuscular Diseases

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Diagnosis and Management of Muscle Disease
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Frequently, laboratory studies are necessary to arrive at the specific cause of a neuromuscular problem. Electrodiagnostic studies and microscopic examination of muscle tissue are particularly essential for this purpose. A basic knowledge of neuromuscular anatomy and physiology is helpful for the best use of these tests.

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Galdi, A.P. (1984). Laboratory Aids for Diagnosing Neuromuscular Diseases. In: Diagnosis and Management of Muscle Disease. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6335-4_2

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