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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy

Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy

Schlüsselwörter Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD); ICD 10: G71.0; Benign Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy, Hauptmann-Thannhauser Muscular Dystrophy, EDMD 1 (X-linked affecting EMD gene), EDMD 2/3 (autosomal dominant/recessive affecting LMNA gene)
Keywords Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD); ICD 10: G71.0; Benign Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy, Hauptmann-Thannhauser Muscular Dystrophy, EDMD 1 (X-linked affecting EMD gene), EDMD 2/3 (autosomal dominant/recessive affecting LMNA gene)
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Summary

Joint contractures (Achilles tendons, elbows and spine). Posterior neck and lower back involvement may result in a rigid spine.

Humeroperoneal muscle weakness by adolescence, later involving the proximal limb girdles.

Cardiac conduction abnormalities (PR prolongation & complete heart block), atrial and ventricular arrhythmias and dilated cardiomyopathy usually beginning in the 2nd – 3rd decade of life.

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