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Phenotypic variability and molecular genetics in proximal myotonic myopathy.
Muscle & nerve - 1 May 2015
Papadimas George Konstantinos, Kekou Kiriaki, Papadopoulos Constantinos, Kararizou Evangelia, Kanavakis Emmanuel, Manta Panagiota
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder with (CCTG)n repeat expansion in intron 1 of the CNBP gene. METHODS: We studied the first 16 Greek DM2 patients who had undergone thorough evaluation. RESULTS: The age at diagnosis ranged from 38 to 69 years. The initial symptoms were proximal weakness, myalgias, and myotonia. Clinical myotonia was elicited in 10 patients,...
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