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Congenital myasthenic syndrome caused by mutations in DPAGT.

Abstract:

Congenital myasthenic syndromes with prominent limb girdle involvement are an important differential diagnosis for congenital myopathies because of the therapeutic considerations. We present a case where accurate diagnosis was delayed for many years. Fluctuations of weakness were misinterpreted as effects of alternative treatments. Weakness was generalised, most prominently in the arms. Fatigability was more prominent in less affected muscles revealed by a positive Simpson test. Stimulation s...

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10.1016/j.nmd.2014.11.013

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Journal:
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD
Volume:
25
Issue:
3
Pages:
253-256
Publication date:
2015-03-01
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EISSN:
1873-2364
ISSN:
0960-8966
Language:
English
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pubs:501292
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uuid:8928add6-1962-4810-9d1e-f59dd94cec06
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pubs:501292
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501292
Deposit date:
2015-01-19

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