A Case of Myotonic Dystrophy Diagnosed After a Fall Injury
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
41-Year-Old Male Fell Down A Flight Of Approximately 20 Stairs Without Alcohol. Upon Arrival, He Had Bruises With A Clear Consciousness, A Bald Head And Atrophic Muscles. He Did Not Have Major Trauma But Systemic Muscle Weaknesses Without Any Sensory Disturbance. The Grip Dynamometer Disclosed 0 Mmhg, Indicating Grip Myotonia On Both Hands. After Admission, Electromyography Revealed Myotonic Discharges And An Expansion Of The Cytosine-Thymine-Guanine Triplet Repeat Was Recognized. Finally, He Received A Definite Diagnosis Of Myotonic Dystrophy. Physicians Should Pay Attention To Potential Underlying Diseases When A Middle-Aged Patient Has A Fall While They Were Sober. Keywords: Myotonic Dystrophy; fall; Middle age
Authors and Affiliations
Kei Jitsuiki, Toshihiko Yoshizawa, Hiromichiohsaka . , Ryota Nakamura, Fuyuko Sasaki, Kazuyuki Noda, Yasuyuki Okuma, Youichiyanagawa .
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