Diverse electrophysiological demyelinating features in a late-onset glycogen storage disease type IIIa case

Glycogen storage disease type IIIa (GSD IIIa) is a rare etiology among patients with adult-onset myopathy, which is typically associated with axonopathy rather than demyelination. We report a genetically and pathologically confirmed case that exhibited prominent electrophysiological hallmarks of dem...

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Main Authors: Zhou Xiajun, Zhong Xingxing, Gao Mingshi, Yue Dongyue, Qiao Kai, Wang Min, Zhi Nan, Cao Wenwei, Han Lu, Lu Jiahong, Zhu Wenhua, Zhao Chongbo, Guan Yangtai
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Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2025-04-01
Series:Open Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2025-1172
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Summary:Glycogen storage disease type IIIa (GSD IIIa) is a rare etiology among patients with adult-onset myopathy, which is typically associated with axonopathy rather than demyelination. We report a genetically and pathologically confirmed case that exhibited prominent electrophysiological hallmarks of demyelination, including prolonged distal motor latency, temporal dispersion, prolonged F-waves, and conduction block. The presence of these diverse demyelinating characteristics in this context, excluding other factors, is infrequently reported, suggesting that glycogen accumulation may influence not only muscles but also potentially the myelin, thereby broadening our comprehension of this rare disease spectrum.
ISSN:2391-5463