J Korean Neurol Assoc.  1984 Dec;2(2):208-216.

Two Cases of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy in One Family

• Suh MW
• Lee KH
• Rho JK
• Myong HJ

Abstract

The authors encountered 2 siblings who showed progressive ophthalmoplegia and bulbar palsy. The patients were studied with various laboratory aids and thought to be as oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy. The oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a rare form of muscular dystrophy. The authors present the cases as familial oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.

MeSH Terms

Bulbar Palsy, Progressive
Humans
Muscular Dystrophies
Muscular Dystrophy, Oculopharyngeal*
Ophthalmoplegia
Siblings