Nemaline myopathy
ICD-10 Code
G71.21
Nemaline myopathy
Definition
Nemaline myopathy (NM) encompasses a large spectrum of myopathies characterized by hypotonia, weakness and depressed or absent deep tendon reflexes, with pathologic evidence of nemaline bodies (rods) on muscle biopsy.
Also known as NEM, nemaline body disease, nemaline myopathy, nemaline rod myopathy, NM, rod myopathy — per MONDO