Pathology Analysis of OPMD Patient Myotomies

Pathology Analysis of OPMD Patient Myotomies

The study aims to characterize the effect of OPMD mutation on muscle function. Muscle samples will be received from oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) patients who undergo cricopharyngeal muscle-cutting surgery, as part of their routine healthcare and treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• OPMD patients both male and female.
• OPMD patients between the ages 18-70 years.
• OPMD patients who are referred to the cricopharyngeal muscle-cutting surgery as part of their usual treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• OPMD patients not referred to the cricopharyngeal muscle-cutting surgery as part of their usual treatment.