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De novo RYR1 heterozygous mutation (I4898T) causing lethal core-rod myopathy in twins.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Hernandez-Lain Aurelio, Husson Isabelle, Monnier Nicole, Farnoux Caroline, Brochier Guy, Lacène Emmanuelle, Beuvin Maud, Viou Mait, Manéré Linda, Claeys Kristl G, Fardeau Michel, Lunardi Joël, Voit Thomas, Romero Norma Beatriz
Abstract excerpt
"Core-rod myopathy" is a rare congenital myopathy characterized by the presence of "cores" and "rods" in distinct locations in the same or different muscle fibres. This association is linked currently to mutations in RYR1, NEB and ACTA1 genes. We report identical twins who presented with polyhydramnios and loss of fetal motility during pregnancy; hypotonia, arthrogryposis and swallowing impairment at birth; need...
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