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autosomal dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2

info · Genetic · ICD-10: G71.0

An autosomal dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophy that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the TNPO3 gene on chromosome 7q32.

Signs and symptoms

  • Pelvic girdle muscle weakness
  • Shoulder girdle muscle weakness
  • Elevated circulating creatine concentration
  • Distal muscle weakness
  • Difficulty climbing stairs
  • Centrally nucleated skeletal muscle fibers
  • Scapular winging
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Increased endomysial connective tissue
  • Difficulty running

Also known as: autosomal dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1F; muscular dystrophy limb-girdle type 1F