Neuromuscular 06

Topic: Pathology

Created on Saturday, February 14 2009 by gliageek

Last modified on Saturday, February 14 2009.

 
        A) Acid maltase deficiency
 
        B) Reinnervation
 
        C) Plaquenil myopathy
 
        D) Rhabdomyolysis
 
        E) Inclusion bodies
 

 

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This question was created on February 14, 2009 by gliageek.
This question was last modified on February 14, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Acid maltase deficiency

This answer is incorrect.

Lysosomal glycogen storage does not show peripheral increase in NADH-TR staining  (See References)

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B) Reinnervation

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As atrophied fibers replenish contractile elements after reinnervated, central areas are initially devoid of mitochondria, sarcoplasmic reticulin and ATPase, known as target fibers  (See References)

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C) Plaquenil myopathy

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Choloroquine & hydroxychloroquine myopathy demonstrates multiple smaller vaculoles within muscle fibers, representing dilated lysosomes  (See References)

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D) Rhabdomyolysis

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Moth-eaten fibers may be seen in some cases of rhabdomyolysis  (See References)

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E) Inclusion bodies

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These show central clearing with surrounding granular material, best seen on H&E and trichrome  (See References)

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References:

1. Graham, D.I., and Lantos, P.L. (2002). Greenfield's Neuropathology, 7th ed. Arnold Press, New York. (ISBN:0340742313)

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Neuromuscular 06
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