A Man With Distal Asymmetric Leg Weakness

Educational objectives: To discuss a case of adult-onset asymmetric distal leg weakness in a patient who presented with weakness and atrophy of the posterior compartment of the left leg.
Key Questions: 1. What is the differential diagnosis of asymmetric distal leg weakness?
2. How would a clinician approach diagnostic testing for such a patient?
3. What is the final diagnosis for this patient?
4. How to treat this patient?

Source: Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease - May 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: Case Review Source Type: research