Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: current concepts
Amico, L.L.; Antel, J.P.
Postgraduate Medicine 70(2): 50-61
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 7255299 Document Number: 174837
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive disease characterized by selective loss of upper and lower motor neurons, equals or exceeds multiple sclerosis in incidence. The clinical and pathologic features are discussed, as well as practical management strategies. Also included is an examination of the extensive investigations under way to determine the syndrome's elusive etiology.