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Dysphagia is present but mild in myotonic dystrophy type 2

Dysphagia is present but mild in myotonic dystrophy type 2

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The phenotype of myotonic dystrophy type 2 (DM2) shows similarities as well as differences to that of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Dysphagia, a predominant feature in DM1, has not yet been examined in DM2. In a recent nationwide questionnaire survey of gastrointestinal symptoms in DM2, 12 out of 29 DM2 patients reported to have difficulty in swallowing for solid food. The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of dysphagia in patients with genetically proven DM2 who reported difficulty in swallowing for solid food at the questionnaire survey. Swallowing function and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) were examined by a speech therapist and otorhinolaryngologist, respectively. In DM2 patients who reported difficulty in swallowing the presence of dysphagia could be confirmed (clinically in 100%, by FEES in 88%). A correlation exists between Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Score (DOSS) and age (p = 0.05). None of the patients was underweight, and none of the patients had suffered aspiration pneumonia in the past. Dysphagia is present among DM2 patients and is more severe in older patients. However, dysphagia is generally mild, and do not lead to weight loss, or aspiration pneumonia.

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OrganisatieHAN University of Applied Sciences
AfdelingAcademie Gezondheid en Vitaliteit
Lectoraten
Academie Paramedische Studies
LectoraatTechnologie voor Gezondheid
Neurorevalidatie
Gepubliceerd inNeuromuscular Disorders Elsevier Science, Vol. 19, Uitgave: 3, Pagina's: 196-198
Jaar2009
TypeArtikel
DOI10.1016/j.nmd.2008.12.002
TaalOnbekend

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