Myotonic dystrophy type 2: systemic features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Myotonic dystrophy type 2: systemic features. Frontal balding, Hyperhidrosis, Dysplastic nevi, Xerosis. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Dermatological features
- Frontal balding
- Hyperhidrosis
- Dysplastic nevi
- Xerosis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Premature aging
Cardiac features
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Gastrointestinal features
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Metabolic features
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Associated autoimmune disorders: in 20-30% of cases
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Other features
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References
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- Meola G, Cardani R. Myotonic dystrophy type 2: an update on clinical aspects, genetic and pathomolecular mechanism. J Neuromuscul Dis 2015; 2(s2):S59-S71.
- Day JW, Ricker K, Jacobsen JF, et al. Myotonic dystrophy type 2: molecular, diagnostic and clinical spectrum. Neurology 2003; 60:657-664.
- Finsterer J. Myotonic dystrophy type 2. Eur J Neurol 2002; 9:441-447.
- Bertorini TE. Neuromuscular Case studies. Butterworth Heinemann Philadelphia 2008 pp618-619.
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