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P.074 Myopathic aspects of Mowat-Wilson Syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 June 2017

L Subramanian
Affiliation:
(London)
Y Wei
Affiliation:
(London)
C Nguyen
Affiliation:
(London)
R Hicks
Affiliation:
(London)
P Chitra
Affiliation:
(London)
C Campbell
Affiliation:
(London)
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Abstract

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Background: Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is a genetic syndrome (ZEB2, OMIM: 235730) that occurs in 1 in 50000 births. It is characterized by microcephaly, intellectual disability, dysmorphisms (prominent chin, cupped ears, broad nasal bridge) and Hirschsprung’s disease. Although motor delay and hypotonia are common components, a myopathy has not been described in MWS literature. A childhood case with myopathic features prompted further study of this rare disease. Methods: Patients were recruited from the Mowat-Wilson Foundation via email or social media to complete a survey. Results: Thirteen surveys were returned to date. Although 54% of the patients reported motor delay, none of the patients had myopathy investigations. The index patient, presented at 1 year old, with hypotonia and developmental delay. Pregnancy and family history were unremarkable. Investigations revealed high CK levels (range 300 to 500 U/L), EMG confirmed myopathic motor units, and muscle biopsy showed type 1 fibre predominance. Single gene sequencing revealed pathogenic mutations of ZEB2, confirming a diagnosis of MWS. Conclusions: The description of myopathic features expands the spectrum of this rare syndrome and adds to the differential diagnosis of hyperCKemia in early childhood.

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Poster Presentations
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Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc. 2017