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tubular aggregate myopathy 1

info ยท Genetic

A myopathy that is characterized by the presence of tubular aggregates in myofibrils and has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the STIM1 gene on chromosome 11p15.

Signs and symptoms

  • Elevated circulating creatine kinase activity
  • Type 2 muscle fiber atrophy
  • Proximal muscle weakness
  • Type 1 muscle fiber predominance
  • Joint contracture
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Myopathy
  • Muscle spasm
  • Difficulty running
  • Weakness of the intrinsic hand muscles