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[Cap myopathy: a case report].

N Muñoz-Jareño1, A López-Martínez, D Martín Fernández-Mayoralas

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Cap myopathy is a rare congenital neuromuscular disorder characterized by myofibrillar disorganization at the edges of muscle fibers.
  • Only a limited number of cap myopathy cases have been documented in medical literature since its initial description.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old patient presented with neonatal hypotonia and psychomotor retardation.
  • Clinical examination revealed myopathic facies, pectoral muscle atrophy, winged scapula, and lumbar hyperlordosis.
  • Electromyography showed a myopathic pattern.

Findings:

  • Muscle biopsy revealed a significant predominance of type I fibers, with some showing atrophy.
  • Twenty percent of type I fibers contained cap-shaped subsarcolemmal accumulations, positive for DPNH and SDH.
  • Ultrastructural analysis confirmed peripheral myofibrillar disorganization with preserved Z bands and absent A bands, consistent with cap disease.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the understanding of cap myopathy's clinical and pathological spectrum.
  • Early diagnosis and management are crucial for patients with congenital myopathies.
  • Further research into the genetic basis and therapeutic strategies for cap myopathy is warranted.