Lectures on nervous diseases from the standpoint of cerebral and spinal localization, and the later methods employed in the diagnosis and treatment of these affections . Fig. -Hemiatrophy op the Face.(From a photograph.) Fig. 111.—Hemiatrophy of Tongue and Palate. (Exhibited by the preceding case.) The left side of the face is gene-rally attacked. Why this is so I amnnable to explain satisfactorily to myown mind. It is not an unvaryingrule, however, since over a dozen cases have been reported where theright side was involved. It is to be diagnosed from fecial paralysis by its gradual ons
Lectures on nervous diseases from the standpoint of cerebral and spinal localization, and the later methods employed in the diagnosis and treatment of these affections . Fig. -Hemiatrophy op the Face.(From a photograph.) Fig. 111.—Hemiatrophy of Tongue and Palate. (Exhibited by the preceding case.) The left side of the face is gene-rally attacked. Why this is so I amnnable to explain satisfactorily to myown mind. It is not an unvaryingrule, however, since over a dozen cases have been reported where theright side was involved. It is to be diagnosed from fecial paralysis by its gradual onset, itsprogressive character, unimpaired electro-muscular reactions, and theincurability of the aflection. Prognosis.—Progressive muscular atrophy is, as a rule, may run its course very slowly in some cases, and apparently remainstationary for long periods of time, but there is little, if any, hope ofpermanently arresting its development. Complete recovery is extremelyrare. The disease usually runs its course in about five years, although PEOGKESSIVE MUSCULAR ATROPHY. 387 it mjly last indefinitely. When a well-marked hereditary predispositionto t
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