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Tubular aggregate myopathy with abnormal pupils and skeletal deformities

Authors :
Jacques, T.S.
Holton, J.
Watts, P.M.
Wills, A.J.
Smith, S.E.
Hanna, M.G.
Source :
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Psychiatry (JNNP); September 2002, Vol. 73 Issue: 3 p324-326, 3p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

A patient is described with a novel syndrome characterised by progressive muscular weakness, contractures, pupillary muscle dysfunction, and skeletal deformity. The main myopathological feature was an abundance of tubular aggregates in both type I and type II muscle fibres. Myopathies in which tubular aggregates are the defining feature are rare and either present with progressive muscle weakness or exercise induced myalgia. Tubular aggregate myopathy with symptomatic smooth muscle dysfunction and skeletal deformities has not been described before.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223050 and 1468330X
Volume :
73
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Psychiatry (JNNP)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs4210143