Abstract |
We report two infants with Werdnig-Hoffmann disease diagnosed by means of spinal MR imaging, histopathologic examination of muscle biopsy specimens, cloned DNA analysis, electrophysiological examination, and clinical history. The MR findings were consistent with previous histopathologic reports.
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Authors | C F Hsu, C Y Chen, Y S Yuh, Y H Chen, Y T Hsu, R A Zimmerman |
Journal | AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
(AJNR Am J Neuroradiol)
Vol. 19
Issue 3
Pg. 550-2
(Mar 1998)
ISSN: 0195-6108 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9541317
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Atrophy
- Electromyography
- Electrophysiology
- Female
- Gene Deletion
- Humans
- Infant
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Muscle Fibers, Skeletal
(pathology)
- Muscle, Skeletal
(pathology)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood
(diagnosis, genetics, physiopathology)
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