Target fibers in multiple sclerosis: implications for pathogenesis

Riggs, J.E.; Schochet, S.S.; Kopitnik, T.A.; Gutmann, L.

Neurology 36(2): 297-298

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3878
PMID: 3945404
Document Number: 269065
Target fibers are generally considered a specific indicator of denervating disease. We found large numbers of target fibers in a biceps biopsy from a patient with MS and spastic quadriparesis. There was no evidence of denervation. Target fibers are not seen only in denervation.

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