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16261989

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
9
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-11-2
pubmed:abstractText
Myotonias are rare disorders characterized by difficulties in skeletal muscle relaxation. Either dominant or recessive modes of inheritance are possible. Underlying gene mutations cause defects in the ion channels of the muscle membranes. Previously undiagnosed myotonias may occur among military conscripts. We report here eight such patients with enhanced symptoms of myotonia during their military service. Six patients had myotonia congenita, one had myotonic dystrophy, and one paramyotonia congenita. In myotonia congenita, serum creatine kinase and aldolase levels correlated with the recommended service fitness classification. Because some anesthetic agents may have unfavorable side effects in myotonia, both patients and anesthesiologists need to be aware of the diagnosis. The awareness of military surgeons regarding the possibility of myotonia is necessary to provide a correct diagnosis and to establish the service fitness of these patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
0026-4075
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
170
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
806-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
Myotonias and army personnel: symptoms and effects on service fitness.
pubmed:affiliation
Central Military Hospital, P.O. Box 50, FIN-00301 Helsinki, Finland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports