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If a patient came to you complaining of muscle shrinkage, weakness, rigidity and tightness in spite of training what blood tests would you order?
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Neuro movement d/o: A battery of routine and non-routine lab & imaging tests may or may not provide the answer. If the medical history is consistent and objective findings are present on physical exam, electromyography and muscle biopsy will be obtained sooner than later. Referral to a movement disorder neurologist. Hope this helps.
Answered 7/3/2013
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