limb-girdle dystrophy

pathology

Also known as: limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

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In muscular dystrophy: Limb-girdle and facioscapulohumeral dystrophies
Limb-girdle dystrophy (dystrophy of the pelvic or shoulder muscles) affects males and females. The first symptoms arise in the pelvic region, becoming evident in late childhood. Muscular weakness eventually progresses to the arms and legs. Symptoms include frequent falling, difficulty in climbing, and a waddling…
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In muscle disease: The muscular dystrophies
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is similar to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, but the face is not involved. Where inheritance is observed, it is usually autosomal recessive; i.e., both parents must donate the affected gene for expression of the disease.
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