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Autosomal recessive oculopharyngodistal myopathy: a distinct phenotypical, histological, and genetic entity.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Oct 2004
van der Sluijs B M, ter Laak H J, Scheffer H, van der Maarel S M, van Engelen B G M
Abstract excerpt
We present a 25 year follow up of two siblings with autosomal recessive (AR) oculopharyngodistal myopathy. Remarkable in these patients, in comparison with patients with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD), are the earlier age of onset, severe facial weakness, external ophthalmoplegia early in the course of the disease, and distal weakness in the limbs. Histological features included basophilic-rimmed...
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