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Gamma-sarcoglycan-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R5

ORPHA:353· ICD-10 G71.0

Definition

A subtype of autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by a childhood onset of progressive shoulder and pelvic girdle muscle weakness and atrophy frequently associated with calf hypertrophy, diaphragmatic weakness, and/or variable cardiac abnormalities. Mild to moderate elevated serum creatine kinase levels and positive Gowers sign are reported.

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Childhood