NM Update II: Adult Onset LGMD Syndromes - Antibody Related NM Disease-CoursebookNM Update 2-Adult Onset LGMD Syndromes-AntibodyRelated NM Disease

CoursebookNM Update 2-Adult Onset LGMD Syndromes-AntibodyRelated NM Disease

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This document provides an overview of adult-onset autosomal dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMD) and antibody-related neuromuscular diseases. It discusses the subtypes, genetic causes, clinical features, and diagnostic clues of LGMD. It emphasizes the importance of genetic counseling and management of these conditions. The document includes a case presentation of a patient with adult-onset LGMD, providing a differential diagnosis and diagnostic evaluation.

Keywords

adult-onset

autosomal dominant

limb-girdle muscular dystrophies

LGMD

antibody-related neuromuscular diseases

subtypes

genetic causes

clinical features

diagnostic clues

genetic counseling