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Hereditary inclusion-body myopathy associated with cardiomyopathy: report of two siblings.
Muscle & nerve - 1 Jan 2011
Chai Yaohui, Bertorini Tulio E, McGrew Frank A
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary inclusion-body myopathy (HIBM) or distal myopathy with rimmed vacuoles (DMRV) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by preferential involvement of distal muscles in the lower extremities, especially the anterior compartment of the legs, with relative preservation of the quadriceps.This is referred to as quadriceps-sparing myopathy. Previous reports have revealed exclusive involvement in...
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