Scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy (Q41379)
From determinar.ia.br - Determine suas informações
Scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophies are a group of genetically heterogeneous myopathies characterised by progressive weakness and wasting of scapular and anterior leg muscles. Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a classic scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy associated with early contractures and cardiac arrhythmia, but other muscle disorders can also present with a scapuloperoneal phenotype.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| default for all languages | 8C70.5 |
||
| English | Scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy |
Scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophies are a group of genetically heterogeneous myopathies characterised by progressive weakness and wasting of scapular and anterior leg muscles. Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a classic scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy associated with early contractures and cardiac arrhythmia, but other muscle disorders can also present with a scapuloperoneal phenotype. |
Statements
CID11:8C70.5
0 references
