A Case of GNE Myopathy Presenting a Rapid Deterioration during Pregnancy
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 280-282, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-55539
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
GNE myopathy is characterized by early-adult-onset distal myopathy sparing quadriceps caused by mutations in the GNE gene encoding UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 2-epimerase/N-acetylmannosamine kinase, an enzyme in the sialic-acid synthesis pathway. CASE REPORT A 27-year-old Korean woman presented a rapid deterioration in strength of the distal lower limbs during her first pregnancy. She was diagnosed with GNE myopathy and carrying the compound heterozygous mutations of the GNE gene (D208N/M29T).CONCLUSIONS:
This is a representative case implying that an increased requirement of sialic acid during pregnancy might trigger a clinical worsening of GNE myopathy.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Phosphotransferases
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Lifting
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N-Acetylneuraminic Acid
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Lower Extremity
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Distal Myopathies
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Muscular Diseases
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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