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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Peripheral Nerve

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The diagnostic workup of peripheral neuropathies has traditionally relied on the patient’s clinical history, physical examination, and electrophysiological studies [1].

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    Roberto Gasparotti

  2. Clinical Neurology, Section for Neuromuscular Diseases and Neuropathies, University Hospital “Spedali Civili” – Brescia, Pz.le Spedali Civili 1, Brescia, 25100, Italy

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Gasparotti, R., Filosto, M. (2016). Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Peripheral Nerve. In: Angelini, C. (eds) Acquired Neuromuscular Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29514-5_5

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