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Bilateral foot drop as presenting feature of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: •FSHD1 may present with bilateral foot drop in adulthood.•Clinical examination, EMG and muscle MRI may additionally guide genetic testing.•Targeted genetic testing is crucial in atypical cases, particularly in light of new therapies.

Source: eNeurologicalSci

DOI: 10.1016/j.ensci.2024.100546

Authors: Martin Krenn, Veronika Vetchy, Gregor Kasprian, Wolfgang Grisold

Institutions: Medical University of Vienna, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, The Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA

Language: English

Topic: Muscle Physiology and Disorders

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,810

OpenAlex ID: W4405350734

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