Neurology Flashcards
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Myotonic dystrophy
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Autosomal dominant Myotonia - means muscle relaxation is impaired Most severe form is congenital Can affect any muscles Can develop at any age Life expectancy isn't always affected
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Becker muscular dystrophy
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X-linked recessive Progressive Proximal muscle weakness Like Duchenne's but... - Develops later in childhood - Less severe
3
Q
Marfan’s
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Autosomal dominant
Ligamentous laxity
4
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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X linked recessive (or sporadic) Most common and severe form Affects boys in early childhood Prognosis - 20s or 30s Affects muscles of thighs/pelvis first
5
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Types of muscular dystrophy
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Duchenne’s
Becker
Myotonic dystrophy
6
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Muscular dystrophy: mgmt
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No cure.
Surgery, adjunct therapies, or steroids (to help muscle strength)
