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Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.

D T Adamczyk, L Oshinskie

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare genetic disorder causing eyelid drooping and swallowing difficulties. This case report highlights OPMD

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Genetics
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare, inherited, progressive muscle disorder.
    • Characterized by bilateral ptosis (drooping eyelids) and oropharyngeal dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).