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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

rare

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a heterogeneous group of muscular dystrophies characterized by proximal weakness affecting the pelvic and shoulder girdles. Cardiac and respiratory impairment may be observed in certain forms of LGMD.

Identifiers
MONDO:0016971 Orphanet:263
Part of
Progressive muscular dystrophy
Also known as
Leyden-Mobius muscular dystrophy · LGMD

Subtypes

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Disease Subtypes
Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 33
Muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal dominant 9
POMGNT2-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R24

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