Miyoshi myopathy
ORPHA:45448· ICD-10 G71.0
Definition
A recessive distal myopathy characterized by weakness in the distal lower extremity posterior compartment (gastrocnemius and soleus muscles) and associated with difficulties in standing on tip toes.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal recessive
- Age of onset
- Adult