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De novo exonic mutation in MYH7 gene leading to exon skipping in a patient with early onset muscular weakness and fiber-type disproportion.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Mar 2016
Pajusalu Sander, Talvik Inga, Noormets Klari, Talvik Tiina, Põder Haide, Joost Kairit, Puusepp Sanna, Piirsoo Andres, Stenzel Werner, Goebel Hans H, Nikopensius Tiit, Annilo Tarmo, Nõukas Margit, Metspalu Andres, Õunap Katrin, Reimand Tiia
Abstract excerpt
Here we report on a case of MYH7-related myopathy in a boy with early onset of muscular weakness and delayed motor development in infancy. His most affected muscles were neck extensors showing a dropped head sign, proximal muscles of lower limbs with positive Gower's sign, and trunk muscles. Brain and spinal cord MRI scans, echocardiography, and laboratory analyses including creatine kinase and lactate did not...
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