Article
Myotonic syndromes.
Current opinion in neurology - 1 Oct 2002
Mankodi Ami, Thornton Charles A
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To highlight recent advances in understanding the clinical manifestations and molecular genetics of myotonic syndromes, with particular emphasis on the myotonic dystrophies. RECENT FINDINGS: Myotonic syndromes include the non-dystrophic myotonias, caused by mutations in genes encoding the chloride or sodium channels that are specific to skeletal muscle, and the myotonic dystrophies. Previous...
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