Multifocal Motor Neuropathy: A clinical case study

Madeline A Bone

doi:10.21307/ajon-2017-011

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Multifocal Motor Neuropathy: A clinical case study

Australasian Journal of Neuroscience

Volume 28 (2018): Issue 2 (November 2018)

By: Madeline A Bone

Open Access

|Nov 2018

Abstract

Multifocal motor neuropathy is a rare and chronic movement disorder associated with the progressive weakening of the patient’s limbs. This case study examines the clinical presentation, findings, treatment, and outcome of a female patient treated with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. The case study illustrates the important role the neuroscience nurse plays in the care and treatment of a patient with a complex disorder.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/ajon-2017-011 | Journal eISSN: 2208-6781 | Journal ISSN: 1032-335X

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Language: English

Page range: 4 - 8

Published on: Nov 2, 2018

Published by: Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

Keywords:

multifocal motor neuropathy,

movement disorders,

intravenous immunoglobin

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Medicine,

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