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==Myotonia==
 
==Myotonia==
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* Stiffness is present from birth.
 
* Stiffness is present from birth.
 
** Signs improve with exercise.
 
** Signs improve with exercise.
* Hypertrophy of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] and appendicular muscles.
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* Hypertrophy of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] and appendicular muscles.
 
* Percussion dimple formation
 
* Percussion dimple formation
 
* Biopsy results may:
 
* Biopsy results may:
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** Herbicides  
 
** Herbicides  
 
*** For example, (2,4-D) and dicamba.
 
*** For example, (2,4-D) and dicamba.
** Hyperadrenocorticoidism  
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** [[Hyperadrenocorticoidism ]]
 
*** This may be natural (i.e. increased endogenous steroid production), or iatrogenic (i.e. prolonged corticosteroid administration).
 
*** This may be natural (i.e. increased endogenous steroid production), or iatrogenic (i.e. prolonged corticosteroid administration).
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[[Category:Tremors and Movement Disorders]]
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[[Category:Muscles - Pathology]]
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