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News|Articles|March 12, 2021
Seen in the ED: Dysphagia & Floppy Neck
Author(s)Brady Pregerson, MD
Gradually worsening weakness in the shoulders, neck, and face of 4-5 days' duration is the presenting complaint of a man in his 60s. ED physician Brady Pregerson, MD, asks, "What's your diagnosis?"
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