Target fibres are characteristically seen in a muscle biopsy of –
Correct Answer: Motor neuron disease
Description: Target fibers
During denervation atrophy there is a cytoskeletal reorganization of some muscle cells, which results in a rounded zone of disorganized filaments in the centre of the fiber (target fiber).
Amongst the given options only motor neuron disease can result in denervation of the muscle.
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