Most polyneuropathies affect distal lower extremity miuscles early on. Polyneuropathies are roughly symmeetric in distribution and tend to affect nerves in a length-dependent manner, with the longest nerves first (stocking-glove distribution).

Muscular atrophy affecting muscles in the distal portions of the extremities.

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Distal muscular atrophy, Distal muscle degeneration, Distal muscle atrophy, upper and lower limbs, Distal muscle atrophy, Distal muscle wasting, Muscle atrophy, distal, Amyotrophy of distal limb muscles, Distal amyotrophy, especially of the hands and feet, Distal limb muscle atrophy

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