Italian recommendations for diagnosis and management of congenital myasthenic syndromes.
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| Title: | Italian recommendations for diagnosis and management of congenital myasthenic syndromes. |
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| Authors: | Maggi, Lorenzo (AUTHOR), Bernasconi, Pia (AUTHOR), D'Amico, Adele (AUTHOR), Brugnoni, Raffaella (AUTHOR), Fiorillo, Chiara (AUTHOR), Garibaldi, Matteo (AUTHOR), Astrea, Guja (AUTHOR), Bruno, Claudio (AUTHOR), Santorelli, Filippo Maria (AUTHOR), Liguori, Rocco (AUTHOR), Antonini, Giovanni (AUTHOR), Evoli, Amelia (AUTHOR), Bertini, Enrico (AUTHOR), Rodolico, Carmelo (AUTHOR), Mantegazza, Renato (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Neurological Sciences. Mar2019, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p457-468. 12p. 1 Diagram, 4 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Congenital myasthenic syndromes, Genetic disorders, Neuromuscular diseases, Myoneural junction, Myasthenia gravis, Differential diagnosis, Myasthenia gravis treatment, Health planning, Disease management |
| Geographic Terms: | Italy |
| Abstract: | Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) are genetic disorders due to mutations in genes encoding proteins involved in the neuromuscular junction structure and function. CMS usually present in young children, but perinatal and adult onset has been reported. Clinical presentation is highly heterogeneous, ranging from mild symptoms to severe manifestations, sometimes with life-threatening respiratory episodes, especially in the first decade of life. Although considered rare, CMS are probably underestimated due to diagnostic difficulties. Because of the several therapeutic opportunities, CMS should be always considered in the differential diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. The Italian Network on CMS proposes here recommendations for proper CMS diagnosis and management, aiming to guide clinicians in their practical approach to CMS patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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