| Literature DB >> 33203058 |
Paris Meng1, Adam Ogna1, Abdallah Fayssoil2.
Abstract
Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease. Clinical features include skeletal muscle deficiency and diaphragm weakness. Clinical management relies on supportive treatment and mechanical ventilation in patients with chronic respiratory failure. M mode ultrasound and sniff tissue Doppler imaging can be used to assess and follow diaphragm function.Entities:
Keywords: LOPD; diaphragm; ultrasound
Year: 2020 PMID: 33203058 PMCID: PMC7768541 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint12030012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurol Int ISSN: 2035-8385