title: Myotonic muscular dystrophy.
abstract: Myotonic muscular dystrophy is inherited as an autosomal dominant disease and affects many different organ systems. Genetic research has located the DM gene to chromosome 19. Using new DNA probes, highly accurate genetic counseling can be provided for families with DM. Isolation of the DM gene is expected in the near future and may allow planning of effective therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Alberts
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Roses
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics*; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D002888:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 19; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*