Arrhythmias in patients with X-linked myotubular myopathy
*Corresponding author: Dr. Marina Pons Espinal. Passeig Sant Joan de Déu, 2. E-08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona.
E-mail: mponse@hsjdbcn.es
Introduction: Myotubular myopathy is a congenital muscle disease caused by a mutation in the myotubularin (MTM1) gene. The X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) affects males with early-onset symptoms such as muscle weakness, hypotonia, and respiratory distress. To our knowledge, cardiac involvement has not been previously described in this condition, in contrast to other types of congenital myopathies such as nemaline myopathy or core myopathy.
Case reports: We report two clinical cases of XLMTM that started with severe sinus bradycardia or auriculoventricular block from the first days of life, with pathologic 24-hours Holter monitoring in both cases. A primary cardiac affection was excluded by electrophysiological studies and normal heart rate was recovered with proper respiratory support.
Discussion: These cases with sever bradyarrhythmia in a well know pathology such the XLMTM represents a nuance on the usual differential diagnostics of congenital myopathies.
Casos clínicos Presentamos dos casos clínicos de XLMTM que comenzaron con bradicardia sinusal grave o bloqueo auriculoventricular desde los primeros días de vida, con Holter patológico en ambos casos. Se descartó una afectación cardíaca primaria por estudios electrofisiológicos y se recuperó la frecuencia cardíaca normal con soporte respiratorio adecuado.
Conclusión Estos casos con bradicardia grave en una patología bien conocida, como la XLMTM, suponen un matiz en el diagnóstico diferencial habitual de las miopatías congénitas.