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GYG1: A distal myopathy with polyglucosan bodies
Stefan Nicolau1, Jennifer A Tracy1, David J Pisapia2
1Department of Neurology Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota USA.
JIMD Reports
|September 9, 2020
Summary
Mutations in glycogenin-1 (GYG1) cause a rare adult-onset muscle disease. This study highlights a patient with a late-onset distal myopathy, emphasizing diagnostic clues for GYG1-related myopathy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Pathology
Background:
- Glycogenin-1 (GYG1) gene mutations are associated with polyglucosan body myopathy.
- This condition typically presents in adulthood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of GYG1-related myopathy with a late-onset distal presentation.
- To emphasize the diagnostic histological findings in this rare phenotype.
Main Methods:
- Clinical case presentation.
- Histopathological examination of muscle biopsy.
- Genetic analysis for GYG1 mutations.
Main Results:
- The patient exhibited late-onset distal myopathy.
- Muscle biopsy revealed characteristic polyglucosan bodies.
- Genetic testing confirmed GYG1 mutations.
Conclusions:
- GYG1-related myopathy can manifest as a rare late-onset distal myopathy.
- Histological examination is crucial for diagnosing this condition.
- Recognizing this phenotype aids in early diagnosis and management.
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