Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and respiratory failure; what about the diaphragm?

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and respiratory failure; what about the diaphragm?

Introduction: We present a case of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) with a diaphragm paralysis as the primary cause of ventilatory failure. FSHD is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder with a restricted pattern of weakness. Although respiratory weakness is a relatively unknown in FS...

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Main Authors: A. Hazenberg, N. van Alfen, N.B.M. Voet, H.A.M. Kerstjens, P.J. Wijkstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Non invasive positive pressure ventilation
Diaphragm paralysis
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Chronic respiratory failure
Sleep
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007114000616

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