[Kennedy disease: report of 2 cases]

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 1995 Sep;53(3-A):471-4.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

We report two cases of Kennedy's disease (muscle weakness, amyotrophy, intentional tremor, endocrine abnormalities, and denervation signs at electromyography). This entity must be differentiated from other motor neuron disorders by the genetic pattern (X-liked recessive), gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, oligospermia and good prognosis. A discussion about the clinical pattern and evolution is made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / genetics
  • Pedigree
  • Prognosis
  • Syndrome