Neonatal hypotonia.
The approach to a newborn with hypotonia should not differ substantially from that to an older patient. The examination may be more difficult to interpret, especially in evaluating mental status and muscle strength. However, laboratory studies such as serum enzymes, EMG, and muscle biopsy may be very specific in helping the neurologist to arrive at a diagnosis, even in premature infants.
Department of Neurology, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology