Congenital muscular dystrophy (non-Fukuyama type): a case report

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1995 Apr;55(4):331-4.

Abstract

A Taiwanese girl, aged 12 years, presented with early myogenic hypotonia, multiple joint contractures, mental subnormality and epilepsy. Computerized tomography scanning of the brain showed white matter hyperlucency. According to her clinical manifestations and radiological pictures, the patient could be the fourth oriental case who had the features of occidental-type cerebromuscular dystrophy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Muscular Dystrophies / congenital*
  • Muscular Dystrophies / diagnosis
  • Muscular Dystrophies / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed