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Two patients with distal muscular dystrophy and autonomic nerve dysfunction
1Department of Child Development, Kumamoto University Medical School, Japan.
Brain & Development
|January 1, 1994
Summary
This study reports on two female patients with Miyoshi myopathy, detailing muscle weakness and abnormal autonomic nerve function. Findings suggest a potential sympathetic neurovascular disorder contributing to muscle degeneration.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Autonomic Neuroscience
- Muscle Diseases
Background:
- Distal muscular dystrophy, specifically Miyoshi myopathy, presents with progressive muscle weakness.
- Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can co-occur with certain neuromuscular disorders.
- Understanding the interplay between muscle degeneration and autonomic function is crucial for comprehensive patient care.