Pompe disease, the must-not-miss diagnosis: A report of 3 patients.
Muscle Nerve
; 47(4): 594-600, 2013 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-23463700
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Pompe disease is a progressive and debilitating neuromuscular disorder that presents with a heterogeneous array of signs and symptoms including proximal muscle weakness, respiratory insufficiency, and/or elevated creatine kinase levels. It mimics other neuromuscular disorders, making its diagnosis challenging and often significantly delayed, thereby increasing morbidity and early mortality of the disease.METHODS:
Three Pompe disease patients are discussed to highlight the challenging path to diagnosis and the common cluster of symptoms that could lead to timely and accurate diagnosis.RESULTS:
After significant delays in diagnosis, Pompe disease was diagnosed on the basis of the pattern of proximal weakness.CONCLUSIONS:
Suspicion and recognition of the characteristic symptoms of Pompe disease may improve both the timing and accuracy of the diagnosis, which will improve clinical outcomes and minimize disease progression.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doença de Depósito de Glicogênio Tipo II
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Doenças Neuromusculares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article