Myotonic dystrophy Flashcards

1
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two main types of myotonic dystrophy

A

, DM1 and DM2

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2
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inheritance of myotonic dystrophy ?

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autosomal dominant

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3
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DM1 presents with

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distal weakness

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4
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DM2 presents with

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proximal weakness

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5
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other general features of myotonic dystrophy?

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DIABETES MELLITUS
testicular atrophy
cardiac involvement: heart block, cardiomyopathy
DYSPHAGIA

BILATERAL PTOSIS
cataracts - loss of red reflex in both eyes
DYSARTHRIA

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