Progressive muscular atrophy
Progressive muscular atrophy
Definition
A rare, milder form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is characterized by a slowly progressive clinical course. Signs and symptoms include muscle weakness, atrophy, and fasciculation.
Also known as PMA — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 318 per MONDO
- ICD9 335.21 per MONDO
- NCIT C85027 per MONDO
- Orphanet 454706 per MONDO
- SCTID 88923002 per MONDO
- UMLS C4082951 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous 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 |