Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: aspects of genetic counselling, acceptance of preclinical diagnosis, and fitness.

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A questionnaire about the interest in and demand for preclinical diagnosis for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSH) was sent to 46 patients. Most stated that they would have liked to have known their diagnosis earlier in order to seek more efficient help, to avoid strenuous activities, to prepare themselves emotionally, or to choose an appropriate profession. Similar arguments were used to explain their...

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