Limb-Girdle Type Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Anticipated With Scoliosis: A Case Report

Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) comprise a group of inherited disorders that impair signal transduction as well as the structural integrity of the neuromuscular junction. Since there are several gene mutations associated with CMS, including the rare GFPT1 gene, the clinical presentation of this condition is quite variable. Importantly, patients with the same genotype can exhibit different clinical features. CMS type 12, as seen in our patient, is characterized by weakness of the limb-girdle muscles, which was anticipated with scoliosis. It is important to note that scoliosis is not generally linked to the GFPT1 mutation, and based on our case, it contributed to a broader and more complex clinical presentation.

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Cureus
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2024-10-19
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71874
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Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
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Limb-Girdle Type Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Anticipated With Scoliosis: A Case Report

Luka Kvirtia, Salome Gagnidze, Nana Tatishvili, Mariam Lomsianidze
Cureus
Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
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Limb-Girdle Type Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Anticipated With Scoliosis: A Case Report

Luka Kvirtia, Salome Gagnidze, Nana Tatishvili, Mariam Lomsianidze
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Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) comprise a group of inherited disorders that impair signal transduction as well as the structural integrity of the neuromuscular junction. Since there are several gene mutations associated with CMS, including the rare GFPT1 gene, the clinical presentation of this condition is quite variable. Importantly, patients with the same genotype can exhibit different clinical features. CMS type 12, as seen in our patient, is characterized by weakness of the limb-girdle muscles, which was anticipated with scoliosis. It is important to note that scoliosis is not generally linked to the GFPT1 mutation, and based on our case, it contributed to a broader and more complex clinical presentation.

CureusVol. 16(10)
Monash Children’s Hospital (AU), David Tvildiani Medical University (GE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
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Limb-Girdle Type Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Anticipated With Scoliosis: A Case Report — Luka Kvirtia, Salome Gagnidze, et al. · Cureus (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS