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What Causes Central Core Disease?

At 74 years my mother has been diagnosed with central core disease,she has been on statins,blood pressure and drinks minimum two bottles of champagne a day also she has osteoporosis and liver disease,because of the late onset of this disease does this mean it is hereditary
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Thanks for posting your queRy on HCM
I appreciate your concern for your mother.

Central core disease is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that is classified as a congenital myopathy, meaning that it is a muscle disorder (myopathy).

Most cases are inherited as autosomal dominant trait and associated with nonprogressive muscle disease and a favorable prognosis.

There is no cure for this disease. Treatment is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual as you have mentioned.
She may be at risk for Malignant hyperthermia (sudden severe increase in body temperature, muscle rigidity, hypertension altered level of consciousness) when exposed to certain general anesthetics or muscle relaxants. So, these drugs should not be given to her.

Hope this answers your query.



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What Causes Central Core Disease?

Hi Thanks for posting your queRy on HCM I appreciate your concern for your mother. Central core disease is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that is classified as a congenital myopathy, meaning that it is a muscle disorder (myopathy). Most cases are inherited as autosomal dominant trait and associated with nonprogressive muscle disease and a favorable prognosis. There is no cure for this disease. Treatment is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual as you have mentioned. She may be at risk for Malignant hyperthermia (sudden severe increase in body temperature, muscle rigidity, hypertension altered level of consciousness) when exposed to certain general anesthetics or muscle relaxants. So, these drugs should not be given to her. Hope this answers your query.