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MR neurography findings in axonal multifocal motor neuropathy

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  1. Department of Neurosciences, Neurological, Psychiatric, Sensorial, Reconstructive and Rehabilitative Sciences, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 5, 35128, Padua, Italy

    Chiara Briani & Marta Lucchetta

  2. CEMES-EMG Unit, Data Medica Group, Padua, Italy

    Mario Cacciavillani

  3. Department of Medicine, DIMED, Nuclear Medicine Service, University of Padua, Padua, Italy

    Diego Cecchin

  4. Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy

    Roberto Gasparotti

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Briani, C., Cacciavillani, M., Lucchetta, M. et al. MR neurography findings in axonal multifocal motor neuropathy. J Neurol 260, 2420–2422 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-013-7052-6

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