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Mild clinical presentation in KLHL40-related nemaline myopathy (NEM 8).
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Oct 2016
Seferian Andreea M, Malfatti Edoardo, Bosson Caroline, Pelletier Laurent, Taytard Jessica, Forin Veronique, Gidaro Teresa, Gargaun Elena, Carlier Pierre, Fauré Julien, Romero Norma B, Rendu John, Servais Laurent
Abstract excerpt
Nemaline myopathies are clinically and genetically heterogeneous muscle diseases characterized by the presence of nemaline bodies (rods) in muscle fibers. Mutations in the KLHL40 (kelch-like family member 40) gene (NEM 8) are common cause of severe/lethal nemaline myopathy. We report an 8-year-old girl born to consanguineous Moroccan parents, who presented with hypotonia and poor sucking at birth, delayed motor...
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