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Title: Bethlem myopathy is not allelic to limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 1A

Journal Article · · American Journal of Medical Genetics

The Bethlem myopathy, an autosomal-dominant myopathy, shows a distribution of proximal muscle weakness similar to that observed in dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). Yet the Bethlem myopathy differs from most limb-girdle dystrophies in two important regards. First, the Bethlem myopathy presents with joint contractures most commonly observed at the elbows, ankles, and neck. Secondly, disease onset in the Bethlem myopathy is in early childhood, while most dominant LGMDs present with adult onset. 6 refs., 1 fig.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
466722
Journal Information:
American Journal of Medical Genetics, Vol. 58, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: 28 Aug 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English