Neuromuscular

Unknowns: Fiber type changes


A

Myosin ATPase, pH 9.4
What is the differential diagnosis in adults (Left)?
In children (Right)?


B

ATPase, pH 9.4
All the muscle fibers in this biopsy are type I.
What is the differential diagnosis?


C

ATPase pH 9.4 stain
What is the fiber type abnormality?
What is the differential diagnosis?

D

Myosin ATPase, pH 9.4 stain
What is wrong with the pattern of ATPase staining?
What are likely clinical features in this patient?


E

ATPase pH 9.4 stain
Describe the pattern of ATPase staining of muscle fibers.
What does this pattern of ATPase staining suggest about the disease course?




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12/30/2010