Micropolygyria with Muscular Dystrophy

Important
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Words

• cerebromuscular dystrophy, Fukuyama kind
• genetic muscular dystrophy, Fukuyama kind
• FCMD
• micropolygyria with muscular dystrophy
• muscular dystrophy, genetic, Fukuyama type
• muscle dystrophy, congenital progressive with mental retardation
• muscular dystrophy, congenital with central nerves participation
• muscular dystrophy, fukuyama type

Disorder Class

• None

General Discussion
Fukuyama type congenital muscular dystrophy (FCMD) is among several kinds of an unusual type of muscle dystrophy referred to as congenital muscular dystrophy. It is acquired as an autosomal recessive trait. Signs of this condition are apparent at birth and progression slowly. In addition to general muscle mass weak point as well as deformities of the joints (contractures), FCMD is often gone along with by seizures, dementia as well as speech troubles. This problem is mostly found in Japan.