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Journal of Islamic International Medical College
Myotonia congenital.
Author(s)
Asadullah
IIMC-T, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Muhammad Lqbal
IIMC-T, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Asim Amanullah
IIMC-T, Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Abstract
Myotonia congenita is a rare genetic disease that affects chloride channels and cause transient stiffness in the muscles. It has two sub types according to the genetic phenotyping. 1. Thomson disease 2. Becker`s disease. Becker`s disease is an autosomal recessive sub type that affects more commonly leg muscles and the onset of symptoms manifest slightly in older age. We are reporting a case of Becker disease in 16yrs old boy having delayed relaxation of muscles noticing his symptoms for the last 8 years.
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52-0
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Journal: Journal of Islamic International Medical College, Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Year: 2014
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