Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy

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Words

• Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy
• Scapuloperoneal Syndrome, Myopathic Type

Condition Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion
Scapuloperoneal myopathy is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by weak point and losing of specific muscle tissues. Symptoms are normally limited to the shoulder blade area (scapula) and also the smaller of both leg muscle mass teams listed below the knee (peroneal). Face muscular tissues could be affected in a couple of instances. The leg signs usually show up before the shoulder muscles become deteriorated. The price of progression of the problem differs from case to case. This problem can additionally occur in mix with other problems. Scapuloperoneal myopathy is acquired as an autosomal leading characteristic.