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Batten-Turner syndrome
Also known as:
Batten-Turner form of congenital myopathy
Associated persons:
John W. Aldren Turner
Description:
A benign form of congenital muscular dystrophy. Onset in both sexes in early childhood. Floppiness and frequent falling and stumbling. Slight delay on reaching milestones or early motor development; normal walking, somewhat handicapped in physical exercises. Etiology uncertain.
Bibliography:
- F. E. Batten:
Three cases of myopathy, infantile type.
Brain, Oxford, 1903, 26: 147-148.
- J. W. Turner:
On amyotonia congenita. Brain, Oxford, 1949, 72: 25-34.
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