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. 1973 Aug;36(4):561–564. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.36.4.561

Electromyographic studies in a case of foramen magnum meningioma 1

J A Liveson 1,2,2, J Ransohoff 1,2, J Goodgold 1,2
PMCID: PMC494409  PMID: 4731326

Abstract

Atrophy of muscles innervated by the lower cervical cord is a well-known feature in patients with foramen magnum tumours. Electromyographic evidence of denervation in the atrophic muscles is presented. The significance and possible mechanisms are reviewed and discussed.

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