Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy

Definition

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is an adult-onset progressive myopathy characterized by progressive eyelid ptosis, dysphagia, dysarthria and proximal limb weakness.

Also known as oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, OPMD — per MONDO

Also identified as