Merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy in an Omani boy.
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چکیده
Merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy is an autosomal recessive disease that can manifest differently in different ethnic groups. This often presents as a floppy infant, and normal mental development. The creatine kinase is usually elevated with white matter abnormalities on brain imaging. In this report, we describe an infant with Merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy who presented with delayed motor milestones and hypotonia. The clinical features, biopsy findings, and neuroimaging abnormalities in our patient are described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurosciences
دوره 13 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008