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  • Genetics
  • Neurology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Mutations in the CAV3 gene cause autosomal dominant disorders.
  • These include limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 1C, rippling muscle disease, and isolated creatine kinase elevation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the features of the first Greek patients with caveolin-3 deficiency.
  • To highlight diagnostic markers for caveolinopathies.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical evaluation of patients with caveolin-3 deficiency.
  • Assessment of phenotypes ranging from asymptomatic to severe weakness.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by immunohistochemical study of caveolin-3 expression and molecular analysis.

Main Results:

  • Phenotypes varied, including asymptomatic creatine kinase elevation and severe lower extremity weakness.
  • Muscle hypertrophy was observed in two patients.
  • Percussion-induced muscle mounding was a consistent finding in all patients.

Conclusions:

  • Caveolinopathy manifestations can be mild, nonspecific, or overlap with other muscular dystrophies.
  • Immunohistochemical study of caveolin-3 expression is crucial for diagnosing isolated hyperCKemia or myopathy.
  • Routine testing is recommended, particularly when percussion-induced muscle mounding is present.