38yo male with myoclonus of thumb | Figure 1

38yo male with myoclonus of thumb

38yo otherwise healthy male with 5 days of episodic twitching of right thumb. Patient is afraid of ALS. Otherwise normal exam. Reassure patient or conduct further testing?

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