bulbar polio
A form of paralytic poliomyelitis affecting neurons of the medulla oblongata of the brain stem. Clinical features include impaired respiration, hypertension, alterations of vasomotor control, and dysphagia. Weakness and atrophy of the limbs and trunk due to spinal cord involvement is usually associated. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p765)
MONDO:0000341
paralytic poliomyelitis
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MONDO:0005560
brain disorder
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bulbar polio
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bulbar poliomyelitis
exact
medullary involvement poliomyelitis
related
polio, bulbar
related
poliomyelitis, medullary involvement
related