Article
Hereditary Myopathy With Early Respiratory Failure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Journal of clinical neuromuscular disease - 1 Mar 2026
Acurio Karlos, Pacheco-Barrios Niels, Calisaya-Madariaga Irving G, Váscones-Román Fritz F, Canazas-Paredes Fernando, Chuquilin Miguel
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure (HMERF) is a rare myopathy resulting from a mutation on the TTN region of the titin gene. A case report and a thorough review of PubMed-reported cases were conducted. DESIGN/METHODS: A 53-year-old man reported progressive lower extremity weakness and dyspnea. On examination, he had steppage gait and muscle strength was reduced in lower limb muscles....
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