Table 1 Demographics of the ALS mimic group
Diagnosis | Age of onset (years) | Duration (months) | Clinical picture | Diagnostic measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MMN | 45 | 10 | Lower motor features, purely motor | Electrophysiological studies and lab tests (GM1 antibodies) |
MMN | 35 | 15 | Lower motor features, purely motor | Electrophysiological studies |
MMN | 57 | 4 | Lower motor features, purely motor | Electrophysiological studies |
Celiac disease | 42 | 12 | Lower motor features, purely motor + weight loss + sensory symptoms | Biopsy and lab tests |
Mesothelioma | 53 | 3 | Lower and upper motor features, purely motor + weight loss | Radiological tests |
Cervical radiculopathy | 67 | 12 | Upper and lower motor features, purely motor | Radiological tests |