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MeSH Heading: Poliomyelitis, Bulbar
Tree Number(s): C01.207.618.750.500; C01.925.782.687.359.764.614; C10.228.228.618.750.500; C10.228.854.525.850.500; C10.586.750.850.500; C10.668.864.250
Unique ID: D011052
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011052
Scope Note: 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)
Entry Version: POLIO BULBAR
Entry Term(s): Bulbar Polio; Bulbar Poliomyelitis; Poliomyelitis, Medullary Involvement
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2021/06/30

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Concept UI: M0017113
Scope Note: 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)
Terms: Poliomyelitis, Bulbar Preferred Term
Term UI T032489
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Bulbar Polio
Term UI T370034
Date11/04/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Poliomyelitis, Medullary Involvement
Term UI T370035
Date11/04/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Bulbar Poliomyelitis
Term UI T370033
Date11/04/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000)

Poliomyelitis, Bulbar MeSH Descriptor Data 2023