A Case of Centronuclear Myopathy with Thoracolumbar Scoliosis

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J Korean Assoc EMG Electrodiagn Med 2008;10(1):38-41.
Published online June 1, 2008.

Abstract

Centronuclear myopathy is a very rare disease of which pathologic findings are characterized by nucleilocated in center of myofiber. The etiology is not resolved but arrest of myofiber maturation is suspected.12-year old girl with generalized muscle weakness who complaint of thoracolumbar scoliosis, was diagnosedto centronuclear myopathy and got a operational correction. After operation and early rehabilitationprogram, she achieved gait capability. We considered this meant better quality of life.

Key Words: Centronuclear myopathy, Scoliosis, Quality of life

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