Case Report

Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy

Volume: 15 Number: 4 July 31, 2025
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Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy

Abstract

Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a rare disease characterized by scapulo-humero-peroneal muscle weakness, joint contractures, and cardiomyopathy. EDMD5 is an uncommon subtype caused by SYNE2 gene mutations. A 49-year-old male presented with lifelong difficulty running and rising from a squat. Examination revealed mild proximal lower limb weakness and bilateral winged scapula with left-sided predominance. Electromyography showed motor unit action potentials of reduced amplitude and short duration. Muscle biopsy indicated fiber atrophy with preserved staining for key muscular proteins. The findings in this case illustrate that clinical severity in EDMD5 may vary among individuals, as shown by the presence of mild weakness and a winged scapula.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

July 31, 2025

Submission Date

June 9, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 4

APA
Bozdoğan, G. M., Fidancı, H., Alaydın, H. C., Söker, E. B., & Yoldaş Çelik, M. (2025). Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(4), 190-192. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1716320
AMA
1.Bozdoğan GM, Fidancı H, Alaydın HC, Söker EB, Yoldaş Çelik M. Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy. J Contemp Med. 2025;15(4):190-192. doi:10.16899/jcm.1716320
Chicago
Bozdoğan, Gül Melisa, Halit Fidancı, Halil Can Alaydın, Elif Banu Söker, and Merve Yoldaş Çelik. 2025. “Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient With SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (4): 190-92. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1716320.
EndNote
Bozdoğan GM, Fidancı H, Alaydın HC, Söker EB, Yoldaş Çelik M (July 1, 2025) Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 4 190–192.
IEEE
[1]G. M. Bozdoğan, H. Fidancı, H. C. Alaydın, E. B. Söker, and M. Yoldaş Çelik, “Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy”, J Contemp Med, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 190–192, July 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1716320.
ISNAD
Bozdoğan, Gül Melisa - Fidancı, Halit - Alaydın, Halil Can - Söker, Elif Banu - Yoldaş Çelik, Merve. “Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient With SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/4 (July 1, 2025): 190-192. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1716320.
JAMA
1.Bozdoğan GM, Fidancı H, Alaydın HC, Söker EB, Yoldaş Çelik M. Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy. J Contemp Med. 2025;15:190–192.
MLA
Bozdoğan, Gül Melisa, et al. “Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient With SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 15, no. 4, July 2025, pp. 190-2, doi:10.16899/jcm.1716320.
Vancouver
1.Gül Melisa Bozdoğan, Halit Fidancı, Halil Can Alaydın, Elif Banu Söker, Merve Yoldaş Çelik. Winged Scapula and Mild Weakness in a Patient with SYNE2 Mutation-Associated Myopathy. J Contemp Med. 2025 Jul. 1;15(4):190-2. doi:10.16899/jcm.1716320