Werdnig-Hoffman disease

  • Facts:
    Autosomal recessive
    Degeneration of anterior horns in spinal cord and brain stem
  • History / PE:
    Positive family history
    Floppy baby syndrome
    Infants hypotonic at birth
  • Treatment:
    Supportive
  • Differential Diagnosis:
    Infant botulism



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July 10th 2010