Spot Diagnosis

Congenital myopathy



Question :
This 10 year old girl presented with frequent falls.



What is the differential diagnosis?

Discussion :
As seen in the photograph, the child has inverted V shaped mouth with facial muscle weakness and abdominal muscle weakness. This signifies generalised muscular hypotonia and weakness as seen in Muscular dystrophy and congenital myopathy.

Correct Answers : yes  30%

Last Shown : Apr 2005
 
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