Article
Two families with MYH7 distal myopathy associated with cardiomyopathy and core formations.
Journal of clinical neuromuscular disease - 1 Mar 2015
Naddaf Elie, Waclawik Andrew J
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Laing distal myopathy is caused by MYH7 gene mutations. Multiple families have been reported with varying patterns of skeletal and cardiac involvement as well as histopathological findings. CASE SERIES: We report 2 families with p.Glu1508del mutation with detailed electrophysiological and muscle pathology findings. RESULTS: All patients displayed the classic phenotype with weakness starting in the...
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- Adult
- Biopsy
- Cardiac Myosins
- Cardiomyopathies
- Distal Myopathies
- Electromyography
- Family Health
