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Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes

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Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice

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Congenital myasthenic syndromes are inherited disorders of neuromuscular transmission. This chapter discusses the clinical and electrophysiological manifestations of these relatively rare disorders as well as their pathophysiology, genetics, and management.

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    Andrew G. Engel M.D.

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Engel, A.G. (2014). Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes. In: Katirji, B., Kaminski, H., Ruff, R. (eds) Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6567-6_51

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