[A descriptive study of the neuropsychological and psychopathological profile in patients with type 1 myotonic dystrophy].

Introduction: Type 1 myotonic dystrophy (MD-1) or Steinert disease is a multisystemic progressive disorder. Studies have shown cognitive deficits, depressive symptoms and a high incidence of anxiety personality traits that compromise both the functionality and the quality of life of these patients.

Aim: To describe the cognitive and psychopathological profile of a sample of patients with the adult variant of MD-1.