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limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

MONDO:0016971

Also known as: LGMD, Leyden-Mobius muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

MONDO:
MONDO:0016971
Orphanet:
263
Rare disease36 associated genes

Description

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a heterogeneous group of muscular dystrophies characterized by proximal weakness affecting the pelvic and shoulder girdles. Cardiac and respiratory impairment may be observed in certain forms of LGMD.

Associated genes

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External references

Sources: MONDO (CC BY 4.0), Open Targets (CC0), Orphanet (CC BY 4.0).

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