Question
Pediatrics Question on Growth and Development
An 8-year old child has difficulty walking and getting up from a squatting position. A muscle biopsy was done and is as shown in the image. Which of the following is true about this condition?
A
Death occurs in 3rd decade
B
Previous history of viral prodrome
C
It is a mitochondrial storage disorder
D
Early treatment has excellent prognosis
Answer
Death occurs in 3rd decade
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Death occurs in 3rd decade