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Figure 5j-5k: The same patient as in Figures 5c-5i, aged 42. Muscle MRI
axial T1W images of the lower limbs: In the mid-lower legs (k) showed a severe/total involvement of tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum Longus, extensor hallucis longus and a moderate affection of gastrocnemius (medial head) and a less Degree of soleus is seen more clearly on the right side with sparing of peroneus longus and deep Posterior compartment of lower leg muscles; in the mid-thighs (j) showed a total/ severe affection of Semimembranosus and semitendinosus is seen more clearly on the left side and a lesser degree of Biceps (long heads) and adductor longus with sparing of quadriceps, except of rectus femoris on The right side, and with sparing of adductor magnus, gracilis and sartoris. |