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ReviewBMC research notes2017

Occurrence of Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy in a rural setting of Cameroon: a case report and review of the literature.

Cyril Jabea Ekabe, Jules Kehbila, Carlson-Babila Sama, Benjamin Momo Kadia, Martin Hongieh Abanda, Gottlieb Lobe Monekosso

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Review in BMC research notes, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 41% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Cyril Jabea EkabeGrace Community Health and Development Association (GRACHADA), P.O Box 15, Kumba, Cameroon.
Jules KehbilaGrace Community Health and Development Association (GRACHADA), P.O Box 15, Kumba, Cameroon.
Carlson-Babila SamaGalactic Corps Research Group (GCRG), Buea, South West Region, Cameroon. sama.carlson@yahoo.com.
Benjamin Momo KadiaGrace Community Health and Development Association (GRACHADA), P.O Box 15, Kumba, Cameroon.
Martin Hongieh AbandaGrace Community Health and Development Association (GRACHADA), P.O Box 15, Kumba, Cameroon.
Gottlieb Lobe MonekossoDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea and Global Health Dialogue Foundation, Buea, Cameroon.
Japan Association for Development of Community Medicine · JPUniversity of Buea · CM

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEmery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic muscular disease, presenting mainly with contractures, weakness and cardiac conduction abnormalities. Its clinical and laboratory similarities to other muscular dystrophies, and rarity poses diagnostic challenges, requiring a high index of suspicion in resource limited settings. CASE PRESENTATION: An 8 year old sub-Saharan male presented with rigidity and deformity of both elbows and ankles, and weakness of the upper limbs and lower limbs for duration of 4 months. This progressed to inability to stand and walk. There was no mental impairment. Physical examination was remarkable for contractures of the elbows and ankles, and wasting of muscles of the limbs and trunk, with a scapulohumeroperoneal pattern, and tachycardia. After laboratory investigations, a diagnosis of Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy was suspected. Physiotherapy was started, wheel chair was prescribed, and referral to a specialist center was done for appropriate management.

conclusionsEmery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a rare disabling muscular disease which poses a diagnostic challenge. High index of suspicion is paramount for its early diagnoses to prevent orthopedic and cardiac complications. Prompt diagnosis and management is essential to improve on the prognosis of this disease.

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BiopsyCameroonChildElectrocardiographyHumansMaleMuscle, SkeletalMuscular Dystrophy, Emery-DreifussPovertyPrognosisRural PopulationTreatment OutcomeCameroonCase reportEmery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophyRural setting

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PMID28069046
PMCPMC5223404
OpenAlexW2569193990

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