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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2026; 14(28): 127887
Published online Oct 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.127887
Adolescent-onset asymmetric muscle wasting and motor-sensory dysfunction with subsequent neurological recovery: A case report
Muhammad Daniyal Khan, Muhammad Arbaz Khan, Shahzadi Iram Mustafa, Maryam Khan, Muhammad Ahmad Alamgir
Muhammad Daniyal Khan, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Arbaz Khan, Maryam Khan, Medicine, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
Shahzadi Iram Mustafa, Anatomy, Quaid e Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Ahmad Alamgir, Medicine, Rai Medical College, Sargodha 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
Author contributions: Khan MD contributed to gathering of data and project head; Khan MA contributed to data curation and proof reading; Mustafa SI contributed to analysis and review; Khan M contributed to review and design; Alamgir MA contributed to final review.
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Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Muhammad Daniyal Khan, MD, Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore 63100, Punjab, Pakistan. tcs203886@gmail.com
Received: September 10, 2026
Revised: October 14, 2026
Accepted: October 22, 2026
Published online: October 26, 2026
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Adolescent-onset progressive asymmetric muscle wasting with combined motor and sensory dysfunction can undergo a substantial, functional recovery, even after reaching a severe clinical nadir, although some localized residual muscle atrophy may persist permanently.

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