About The Medical Condition Medullary Involvement Poliomyelitis
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Medullary Involvement Poliomyelitis
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Medullary Involvement Poliomyelitis?
A form of paralytic poliomyelitis affecting neurons of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA of the brain stem. Clinical features include impaired respiration, HYPERTENSION, alterations of vasomotor control, and dysphagia. Weakness and atrophy of the limbs and trunk due to spinal cord involvement is usually associated. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p765)
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