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autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (2)
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GARD Rare
Mondo Description Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H (LGMD2H) is a mild subtype of autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by slowly progressive proximal muscle weakness and wasting of the pelvic and shoulder girdles with onset that usually occurs during the second or third decade of life. Clinical presentation is variable and can include calf psuedohypertrophy, joint contractures, scapular winging, muscle cramping and/or facial and respiratory muscle involvement.
Uniprot Description An autosomal recessive degenerative myopathy characterized by pelvic girdle, shoulder girdle and quadriceps muscle weakness. Clinical phenotype and severity are highly variable. Disease progression is slow and most patients remain ambulatory into the sixth decade of life.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0009683:  autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H
GARD:0003844: 
MESH:C535897: 
Orphanet:1878: 
SCTID:43226001: 
UMLS:C0270968: