Recognizing Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency: A CME Activity on Early Diagnosis of a Rare Mitochondrial Myopathy
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Cristina Domínguez-González, MD
Summary
This educational activity is designed for European neurologists, pediatricians, medical geneticists, and pulmonologists to improve recognition of thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), a rare mitochondrial myopathy. The content emphasizes the urgency of early diagnosis and covers the burden of TK2d as well as key clinical features to identify the condition. The article is structured as a continuing medical education (CME) module with learning objectives and disclosures.
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Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have increased knowledge regarding the Burden of TK2d
Upon completion of this activity, participants will: Have greater competence related to Identifying the key clinical features of TK2d
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