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A distinct phenotype of distal myopathy in a large Finnish family.
Neurology - 8 Jul 2003
Mahjneh I, Haravuori H, Paetau A, Anderson L V B, Saarinen A, Udd B, Somer H
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OBJECTIVES: The authors carried out clinical, histopathologic, immunocytochemical, electrophysiologic, and imaging investigations and molecular genetic analysis in seven patients with distal myopathy belonging to a Finnish family. RESULTS: The disease showed autosomal dominant inheritance. Age at onset ranged from 32 to 45 years. The first symptoms for referral were clumsiness with the hands and frequent...
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