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Distal myopathy with anterior tibial onset

ORPHA:178400· ICD-10 G71.0

Definition

A rare, genetic neuromuscular disease characterized by a progressive muscle weakness starting in the anterior tibial muscles, later involving lower and upper limb muscles, associated with an increased serum creatine kinase levels and absence of dysferlin on muscle biopsy. Patients become wheelchair dependent.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Adolescent, Adult