spinal muscular atrophy

Any of several forms of a hereditary, progressive disease that involves loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem and is characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy that vary in severity and age of onset.

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Non-progressive juvenile spinal muscular atrophy of the distal upper limb [Hirayama's disease].

DYNAMIC CERVICAL MR IMAGING FINDINGS OF PATIENTS WITH HIRAYAMA DISEASE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF NORTH-EAST INDIA

Non-progressive juvenile spinal muscular atrophy of the distal upper limb (Hirayama\'s disease) In: De Jong JM, (ed.) Handbook of Clinical Neurology.

Hirayama disease, a rare cause of posture related cord compression: A case report from radiological perspective

(23.) Hirayama K.: Non-progressive juvenile spinal muscular atrophy of the distal upper limb (Hirayama's disease).

Pattern of moter neuron disease in North India-study at teriary care center

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