Conditions / Genetic

Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy 2

info ยท Genetic

An Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy characterized by joint hypermobility, proximal contractures, and muscle weakness precluding ambulation that has_material_basis_in homozygous mutation in the COL12A1 gene on chromosome 6q.

Signs and symptoms

  • Flexion contracture
  • Joint hypermobility
  • Motor delay
  • Increased variability in muscle fiber diameter
  • Areflexia
  • Neonatal hypotonia
  • High palate
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Kyphoscoliosis
  • Facial palsy