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Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy

ORPHA:261· ICD-10 G71.0

Definition

A neuromuscular disease that is characterized by muscular weakness and atrophy, with early joint contractures and cardiomyopathy.

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Childhood