Congenital nemaline myopathy: management

Evidence-based neurology checklist on congenital nemaline myopathy: management: Muscle biopsy Cytoplasmic nemaline rods or bodies Intranuclear rods Internalized nuclei Other investigations Physical therapy Treatment of drooling Management of swallowing and feeding Bone health management Management…

Muscle biopsy

  • Cytoplasmic nemaline rods or bodies
  • Intranuclear rods
  • Internalized nuclei

Other investigations

Physical therapy

Treatment of drooling

Management of swallowing and feeding

Bone health management

Management of contractures

Scoliosis management

Mobility aids

Vaccinations

Respiratory management

Other management

References

  1. Wang CH, Dowling JJ, North K, et al. Consensus statement on standard of care for congenital myopathies. J Child Neurol 2012; 27:363-382.
  2. Christophers B, Lopez MA, Gupta VA, Vogel H, Baylies M. Pediatric nemaline myopathy: a systematic review using individual patient data. J Child Neurol 2022; 37:652-663.

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