Myotonic dystrophy diagnosed during the perinatal period: A case series report
Journal of Genetic Medicine
; : 105-110, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
Congenital myotonic dystrophy (CMD) which is transmitted in an autosomal-dominant manner, can also be observed in newborns born to asymptomatic parents who have a myotonic dystrophy type 1 or premutation allele, especially from the mother. A mother with myotonic dystrophy could be subfertile and the pregnancy could be complicated with the risk of a preterm birth. Newborns with CMD may demonstrate symptoms such as hypotonia and poor motor activity, as well as respiratory and feeding difficulties. Additionally, CMD has a high mortality rate at birth. Detection of the signs and symptoms during pregnancy is helpful for a prenatal diagnosis of CMD in cases where the family history is not known.
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Main subject:
Parents
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Prenatal Diagnosis
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Mortality
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Parturition
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Premature Birth
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Postpartum Period
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Alleles
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Genetic Counseling
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Mothers
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Motor Activity
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Genetic Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article