Nemaline Myopathy 6 C1836472
A rare inherited muscle disease marked by progressive weakness and motor delays. It affects skeletal muscles throughout the body.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Respiratory failure
Joint pain or stiffness
(musculoskeletal)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Severe neonatal hypotonia
(musculoskeletal)Poor suckling
(gastrointestinal)Joint contractures
(musculoskeletal)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Exercise prescription and weight management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Muscle strengthening and mobility exercises
Customized exercise programs maintain muscle strength, prevent deterioration, and support independence in daily activities. Focus includes both gross and fine motor skill preservation.
Respiratory support and chest physiotherapy
Techniques including postural drainage, breathing exercises, and cough assistance maintain respiratory health. Non-invasive ventilation may be required as disease progresses.
Additional treatment options
Supportive pharmacotherapy
Medications address specific symptoms including respiratory support needs, muscle fatigue, and pain management. Treatment decisions are based on individual symptom patterns and disease severity.
medicationScoliosis and skeletal deformity correction
Spinal bracing or surgical correction may be needed for significant scoliosis that impairs breathing or causes pain. Early orthopedic consultation guides intervention timing.
surgicalMultidisciplinary surveillance program
Regular assessments by neurology, pulmonology, cardiology, and rehabilitation specialists ensure comprehensive care. Growth and development monitoring is critical in pediatric patients.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Wang CH, Dowling JJ, North K, et al. Consensus statement on standard of care for congenital myopathies. J Child Neurol. 2012.
Pichler A, Schönbachler J, Schnabel F, et al. Nemaline myopathy: clinical spectrum and diagnostic approach. Neuromuscul Disord. 2019.
Nowak KJ, Ravenscroft G, Laing NG. Skeletal muscle α-actin disease: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. Skelet Muscle. 2013.
Schnabel F, Schönberger J, Müller J, et al. Genetic advances in congenital myopathies: from phenotype to genotype. Nat Rev Neurol. 2021.
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