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Neuromuscular disorders in children : Diagnosis and treatment
Jong Hee Chae
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(12):1295-1299.   Published online December 15, 2008
Inherited muscle diseases are heterogeneous with varying genetic etiologies and present with common symptoms and signs, including weakness, motor developmental delay, and hypotonia. To diagnose these various diseases, a meticulous family and clinical history, physical and neurological examinations, laboratory findings with electromyography, muscle biopsy, and genetic testing are needed. Here, I review several inherited muscle diseases, with a focus on...