Neuromuscular diseases in children.
Our understanding of neuromuscular disorders has advanced considerably in recent years with developments in molecular genetic techniques. In some conditions we now know the basic pathological defect and, in many, prenatal diagnosis is now available. This review considers the common clinical problems that confront clinicians.
Roper
H P
HP
East Birmingham Hospital.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies; D009223:Myotonic Dystrophy; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D014897:Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood