Myotonic dystrophy with cervical pulp deformation: A case report

Myotonic dystrophy type1 (DM1) is the most common autosomal dominant myopathy in adults. In this case, a 31-woman with myotonic dystrophy presented with the classic cephalic drooping syndrome, where the head hung forward due to posterior neck muscle weakness. The repeated mechanical pressure caused by posterior neck muscle weakness resulted in posterior longitudinal ligament hypertrophy pressing on the cervical pulp. Now a retrospective analysis of this case and the relevant literature were analyzed and summarized.