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Adult-Onset Nemaline Myopathy

Presentation

Some patients with nemaline myopathy present at or shortly after birth (congenital onset). Less often, the disorder may develop during childhood or even more uncommonly in adulthood. [rarediseases.org]

Treatment

Standard Therapies Treatment No specific treatment exists for nemaline myopathy. Treatment is supportive and directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. [rarediseases.org]

Références bibliographiques Arbogast S, Beuvin M, Fraysse B, et al. (2007) Oxydative stress in SEP N1-related myopathy:from pathophysiology to treatment. [link.springer.com]

Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes: a Clinical and Treatment Approach. Current treatment options in neurology, 20(9), 36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11940-018-0520-7 Rodríguez Cruz, P. M., Palace, J., & Beeson, D. (2018). [igenomix.es]

Etiology

Arthrogryposis (multiple congenital contractures): Diagnostic approach to etiology, classification, genetics, and general principles. European Journal of Medical Genetics, 57(8), 464-472. doi:10.1016/j.ejmg.2014.03.008 Solicitar información [igenomix.es]

Pathophysiology

Références bibliographiques Arbogast S, Beuvin M, Fraysse B, et al. (2007) Oxydative stress in SEP N1-related myopathy:from pathophysiology to treatment. [link.springer.com]

Prevention

Such therapy is aimed at preserving muscle strength and function and to prevent the development of contractures. In addition, respiratory support may be necessary, potentially including mechanical ventilation to prevent nocturnal hypoventilation. [rarediseases.org]

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