Growth patterns in children with spinal muscular atrophy

Growth patterns in children with spinal muscular atrophy

Abstract Background Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle atrophy and weakness. SMA type 1 (SMA1) is the most severe form: affected infants are unable to sit unaided; SMA type 2 (SMA2) children can sit, but are not able to walk independently. The Standards...

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Main Authors: Ramona De Amicis, Giovanni Baranello, Andrea Foppiani, Alessandro Leone, Alberto Battezzati, Giorgio Bedogni, Simone Ravella, Ester Giaquinto, Chiara Mastella, Caterina Agosto, Enrico Bertini, Adele D’Amico, Marina Pedemonte, Claudio Bruno, Jonathan C. Wells, Mary Fewtrell, Simona Bertoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Spinal muscular atrophy
Growth
Percentiles
Nutritional status
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-02015-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-021-02015-9

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