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X-linked myotubular myopathy: report of a case with novel mutation.
Journal of child neurology - 1 Apr 2007
Hortobágyi Tibor, Szabó Hajnalka, Kovács Krisztián S, Bódi István, Bereg Edit, Katona Márta, Biancalana Valérie, Túri Sándor, Sztriha László
Abstract excerpt
Myotubular myopathy is a well-defined entity within the centronuclear myopathy subgroup of congenital myopathies. The authors present a patient with the most severe X-linked recessive type (XLMTM). A baby boy presented at birth with severe hypotonia, weak spontaneous movements, arthrogryposis, and respiratory insufficiency. Muscle biopsy showed features of myotubular myopathy. The diagnosis was confirmed and...
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