Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy: clinical and CT findings

Authors
Bilgen, C Bilgen, IG Sener, RN
Citation
C. Bilgen et al., Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy: clinical and CT findings, COMP MED IM, 25(6), 2001, pp. 527-529
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL IMAGING AND GRAPHICS
ISSN journal
08956111 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
527 - 529
Database
ISI
SICI code
0895-6111(200111/12)25:6<527:OMDCAC>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
A family affected with oculopharygeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is reported . This is an uncommon progressive myopathy. The proband presented for evalu ation of secretory otitis media with effusion, as a result of tubal dysfunc tion. CT examination of the father revealed prominent muscular atrophy, and widespread fatty degeneration of the psoas, paraspinal, gluteal and femora l muscles. (C) 2001 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.