Article
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.
Seminars in neurology - 1 Jan 1999
Zacharias A S, Wagener M E, Warren S T, Hopkins L C
Abstract excerpt
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is the third most common X-linked muscular dystrophy. This disorder is characterized by childhood onset of early contractures, humeroperoneal muscle atrophy, and cardiac conduction abnormalities. Weakness is slowly progressive, but there is a broad spectrum of clinical severity. Patients and carriers are at risk of sudden death. Regular cardiac evaluation is mandatory to...
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