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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2008;51(12):1295-1299. Published online December 15, 2008.

Neuromuscular disorders in children : Diagnosis and treatment

Jong Hee JH Chae¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Jong Hee JH Chae ,Email: chaeped1@snu.ac.kr

Abstract

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 muscular dystrophy in children and its genetics and general management.

Keywords :Muscular dystrophy, Diagnosis, Treatment, Children