Myotonic dystrophy Flashcards
1
Q
two main types of myotonic dystrophy
A
, DM1 and DM2
2
Q
inheritance of myotonic dystrophy ?
A
autosomal dominant
3
Q
DM1 presents with
A
distal weakness
4
Q
DM2 presents with
A
proximal weakness
5
Q
other general features of myotonic dystrophy?
A
DIABETES MELLITUS
testicular atrophy
cardiac involvement: heart block, cardiomyopathy
DYSPHAGIA
BILATERAL PTOSIS
cataracts - loss of red reflex in both eyes
DYSARTHRIA