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]
Entire Body System
- Disability
Neuropathy- Arthrogryposis Syndrome AR 100 2 of 2 ADGRG6 Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome AR 99.91 NA of NA AGRN Congential Myasthenic Syndrome AR 99.71 18 of 18 AIMP1 Hypomyelinating Leukodystrophy, Autosomal Recessive Non-Syndromic Intellectual Disability [igenomix.es]
- Developmental Delay
Delay, Digitotalar Dysmorphism, Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, Hypotonia-Speech Impairment-Severe Cognitive Delay Syndrome, Sheldon-Hall Syndrome AD,AR 99.97 69 of 69 NEB Nemaline Myopathy, Childhood-Onset Nemaline Myopathy, Distal Nebulin Myopathy AR 86.77 [igenomix.es]
Musculoskeletal
- Fracture
98.37 4 of 4 ALG14 Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome AR 99.99 7 of 7 ALG2 Congenital Disorder Of Glycosylation Type II AR 99.61 7 of 7 ALG3 Congenital Disorder Of Glycosylation Type Id AR 99.2 25 of 25 ASCC1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy With Congenital Bone Fractures [igenomix.es]
Fractures may also occur. [rarediseases.org]
Treatment
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]
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]
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]