2013
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-05822013000100019
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Evento com aparente risco de morte recorrente como manifestação inicial de síndrome miastênica congênita

Abstract: Objective: To alert pediatricians about the importance of a careful investigation on recurrent apparent life-threatening events. Reports of the association of these events with congenital myasthenic syndromes were not found.Case description: A seven-month-old infant with recurrent apparent life-threatening events was admitted for investigation. During hospital stay, she presented cyanosis and respiratory failure, requiring mechanical ventilation for three days. After clinical improvement, hypotheses of gastroe… Show more

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“…The origin of hypotonia in CMS is in the neuromuscular junction [3]. CMS has also been reported as a cause of Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE) [4]. Infantile botulism should also be considered in any infant who sustains inactivity, weak cry, sucking and swallowing, ptosis and constipation [5].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The origin of hypotonia in CMS is in the neuromuscular junction [3]. CMS has also been reported as a cause of Apparent Life Threatening Events (ALTE) [4]. Infantile botulism should also be considered in any infant who sustains inactivity, weak cry, sucking and swallowing, ptosis and constipation [5].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%