Expanding the phenotype of late-onset pompe disease: Tongue weakness: A new clinical observation

A novel mutation of the GAA gene in a Fi

A novel mutation of the GAA gene in a Finnish late-onset pompe disease patient: Clinical phenotype and follow-up with enzyme replacement therapy

✍ Mari P. Korpela; Anders Paetau; Mervi I. Löfberg; Marjut H. Timonen; Antti E. La 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 139 KB

## Abstract Pompe disease is a rare, progressive disease leading to skeletal muscle weakness due to deficiency of the acid α‐glucosidase (GAA) enzyme. Herein we report the first diagnosed Finnish patient with a phenotype compatible with the late‐onset form of Pompe disease. Molecular genetic analys