HNRNPDL-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy D3

What it is

A rare, mild subtype of autosomal dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by a typically adult onset of mild, progressive, proximal weakness of pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles and progressive, permanent finger and toes flexion limitation without flexion contractures. Normal to highly elevated creatine kinase serum levels are observed.

Key facts

Prevalence

<1 / 1 000 000

Age of onset

Adolescent, Adult

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant

Classified as

Disease

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Gene

ICD-10 codes

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Related health topics

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