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Online Medical Books for Congenital SMA with arthrogryposis

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16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Free online access (without registration) to excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Congenital SMA with arthrogryposis are available from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Congenital SMA with arthrogryposis.

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MUSCULAR ATROPHY
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is it focal or diffuse? Focal muscular atrophy would suggest poliomyelitis, early spinal muscular atrophy, peripheral vascular disease, and sympathetic dystrophy. However, occasionally it is an indication of an early ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

CRAMPS, MUSCULAR
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is there a history of drug ingestion? Many drugs produce muscular cramps. The most notable are the diuretics. Are there absent or diminished peripheral pulses? Absent or diminished peripheral pulses suggest the cramps ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

TESTICULAR ATROPHY
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is it unilateral? The presence of unilateral atrophy would suggest hernia surgery, previous orchitis from mumps, gonorrhea, syphilis, tuberculosis or elephantiasis, varicocele, hydrocele, and an undescended testicle. Is there a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

MUSCULAR ATROPHY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... This symptom is developed using both anatomy and physiology. Atrophy of any muscle may develop in seven ways: Lack of use of the muscle Malnutrition or increased body metabolism Primary muscle disease ... READ EXCERPTS »

MUSCULAR CRAMPS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... To develop a list of possible causes of muscular cramps think of anatomy and physiology. Anatomically a muscle bundle is supplied by arteries, veins and nerves. Considering the arteries will ... READ EXCERPTS »

TESTICULAR ATROPHY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of this sign can best be recalled by using the mnemonic VINDICATE. TESTICULAR ATROPHY V—Vascular conditions bring to mind varicoceles, which cause atrophy on the ... READ EXCERPTS »

MUSCULAR ATROPHY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... This symptom is developed using both anatomy and physiology. Atrophy of any muscle may develop in seven ways. Lack of use of the muscle ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

TESTICULAR ATROPHY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of this sign can best be recalled by using the mnemonic VINDICATE. V—Vascular conditions bring to mind varicoceles, which cause atrophy on the side of the dilated veins. I—Inflammation recalls the atrophy... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

MUSCULAR CRAMPS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... To develop a list of possible causes of muscular cramps, think of anatomy and physiology. Anatomically a muscle bundle is supplied by arteries, veins, and nerves. Considering the arteries will prompt the recall... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Spinal Muscular Atrophy
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Peter B. Kang, MD Spinal Muscular Atrophy - BASICS Spinal Muscular Atrophy - description Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord. ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - DIAGNOSIS ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - TREATMENT ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - FOLLOW UP ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - bibliography ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - CODES ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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