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Myopathy with hypophosphatasia.

S S Seshia¹, G Derbyshire, J C Haworth

¹Section of Pediatric Neurosciences, University of Manitoba, Children's Hospital, Winnipeg, Canada.

Archives of Disease in Childhood

|January 1, 1990

Summary

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Muscle pains and weakness are early signs in children with hypophosphatasia. This non-progressive myopathy can be a key indicator of the disorder, even presenting as the initial symptom.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Endocrinology
Neuromuscular Disorders
Metabolic Bone Disease

Background:

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare inherited metabolic bone disease.
Clinical manifestations of HPP are diverse and can affect multiple organ systems.
Early identification of HPP is crucial for timely intervention and management.