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ArticleFrontiers in neuroscience2024

Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 in the Caribbean: the first case report from the Dominican Republic.

María Belén Martín-Sanz, Delvis Lucas-Muñoz, Manuel Colomé-Hidalgo

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Article in Frontiers in neuroscience, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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María Belén Martín-SanzResearch Group of Humanities and Qualitative Research in Health Science, King Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Spain.
Delvis Lucas-MuñozHospital Pediátrico Dr. Hugo Mendoza, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Manuel Colomé-HidalgoHospital Pediátrico Dr. Hugo Mendoza, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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Abstract

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive genetic neuromuscular condition affecting spinal motor neurons. The underlying cause of SMA is deletions or mutations in the SMN gene. It is classified into five variants based on age and clinical manifestations of the patient. In this report, we present the case discovery of a four-month-old male patient with SMA type 1, presenting with generalized hypotonia and regression of acquired neurodevelopmental milestones. Our study aims to illustrate, through a case report, the clinical analysis, therapeutic interventions, and progression until the patient's demise. This aims to share the challenges in managing such patients and the strategies employed in their care plan. By documenting this case, our goal is to contribute to the understanding of SMA type 1 and emphasize the ongoing need for learning effective care strategies.

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motor neuron disease, progressive muscular atrophiesSMN1spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)type IWerdnig Hoffmann disease

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PMID39844848
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