Monomelic Amyotrophy (Hirayama Disease) With Upper Motor Neuron Signs: A Case Report

Monomelic amyotrophy (MMA), also known as Hirayama disease, is a sporadic juvenile muscular atrophy in the distal upper extremities. This disorder rarely involves proximal upper extremities and presents minimal sensory symptoms with no upper motor neuron (UMN) signs. It is caused by anterior displac...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yoo, Seung Don, Kim, Hee-Sang, Yun, Dong Hwan, Kim, Dong Hwan, Chon, Jinmann, Lee, Seung Ah, Lee, Sung Yong, Han, Yoo Jin
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4351483/