A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Nerve and muscle biopsy
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Nerve and muscle biopsy are usually done simultaneously.
Nerve biopsy can help differentiate axonal from demyelinating polyneuropathies when other tests are inconclusive. A nerve supplying the affected area should be chosen.
If polyneuropathy may be caused by vasculitis, the sample should include skin to increase the chances of finding a characteristic vascular abnormality.
If the biopsy shows that nerve endings are lost, skin punch biopsy can help confirm small-fiber polyneuropathy.
Muscle biopsy can help confirm myopathies.
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