Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
Definition
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a heterogeneous group of muscular dystrophies characterized by proximal weakness affecting the pelvic and shoulder girdles. Cardiac and respiratory impairment may be observed in certain forms of LGMD.
Also known as Leyden-Mobius muscular dystrophy, LGMD, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 11724 per MONDO
- MESH D049288 per MONDO
- NCIT C84828 per MONDO
- Orphanet 263 per MONDO
- SCTID 78468005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0686353 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |