Nephropathic cystinosis: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Nephropathic cystinosis: management. Reduced motor unit amplitudes and duration. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Nerve conduction studies (NCS): features
- Reduced motor unit amplitudes and duration
- Normal motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities
- Preserved sensory action potentials
Muscle biopsy: features
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Brain autopsy: features
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Treatment
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References
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- Gahl WA, Balog JZ, Kleta R. Nephropathic cystinosis in adults: natural history and effects of oral cysteamine therapy. Ann Intern Med 2007; 147:242-250.
