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Neuromyelitis Optica in a Patient from Family with both Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and 2.
Journal of neuromuscular diseases - 1 Jan 2017
Rakocevic-Stojanovic V, Peric S, Dujmovic I, Drulovic J, Pesovic J, Savic-Pavicevic D
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to present a family co-segregating myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and 2 (DM2), and one member affected with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). CASE REPORT: Index case underwent cataract surgery at age 39. Although she had no muscle symptoms, genetic testing revealed a DM2 mutation and a DM1 protomutation. The patient noticed difficulties in climbing stairs at age 47. Clinical...
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