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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 14, 2017; 23(38): 6942-6951
Published online Oct 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i38.6942
Table 2 Neurogenic dysphagia - Common causes
ConditionDescription
Parkinson’s disease[68]Oropharyngeal and oesophageal dysphagia is possible
Multiple sclerosis[64]Oropharyngeal and oesophageal dysphagia is possible
Cerebrovascular disease[3,67]Oropharyngeal dysphagia typical
Motor neuron disease[11,64]Features of bulbar and pseudobulbar palsy possible
Myasthenia gravis[64,91]
Myopathy (various, including inflammatory)[45,64]Oropharyngeal and proximal oesophageal
Cerebellar pathology (various)[64]