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Case Reports
. 1980 Feb;56(7-8):335-40.

[Myotonic dystrophy severity (Steinert's disease) (author's transl)]

[Article in French]
J C Turpin, J Morice
  • PMID: 6246628
Case Reports

[Myotonic dystrophy severity (Steinert's disease) (author's transl)]

[Article in French]
J C Turpin et al. Sem Hop. 1980 Feb.

Abstract

Four family cases of Steinert, myodystrophy are reported. The severity of the early onset form is specially noted. This form presents pulmonary complications and mental deficit. The influence of the myodystrophy on the pregnancy is discussed and an explanation of the disturbance of the oesophaguspharynx motility is presented. Physiopathogenesis problems of the Steinert's disease are noted.

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