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Nemaline myopathy
Miopatia nemalínica
CategoryDefinition
Nemaline myopathy encompasses a large spectrum of congenital myopathies characterised by hypotonia, weakness and depressed or absent deep tendon reflexes, with pathologic evidence of nemaline bodies (rods) on muscle biopsy.
Index Terms
Nemaline myopathyrod myopathynemaline body diseaseAdult-onset nemaline myopathyAmish nemaline myopathyIntermediate nemaline myopathyMild nemaline myopathySevere congenital nemaline myopathyTypical nemaline myopathy