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Dr. Roach: Diagnosis of OPMD is likely in man with a family history of it
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A reader inquired about oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) due to a significant family history of the condition. Dr. Roach noted that a diagnosis is likely given the patient's family medical background.
Dear Dr. Roach: Many of my dad's side of the family -- from my grandmother to my uncles and aunts, as well as their kids -- have had oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD). Most people started having symptoms around age 65,…
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