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[Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Clinical picture, atypical forms, diagnostics, genetics].
Der Nervenarzt - 1 Jun 2011
Jordan B, Müller-Reible C, Zierz S
Abstract excerpt
The classic phenotype of the facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) includes an initially restricted pattern of asymmetric weakness of facial and shoulder girdle muscles. Disease progression is usually slow and typically accompanied by foot extensor muscle weakness and pelvic girdle weakness. Atypical patterns of FSHD that include isolated camptocormia and facial muscle sparing exceed current diagnostic...
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