Miyoshi myopathy
Miyoshi myopathy
Definition
A distal myopathy, characterized by weakness in the distal lower extremity posterior compartment (gastrocnemius and soleus muscles) and associated with difficulties in standing on tip toes.
Also known as Miyoshi distal myopathy, Miyoshi muscular dystrophy, MM — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0070198 per MONDO
- MESH C537480 per MONDO
- NCIT C118846 per MONDO
- Orphanet 45448 per MONDO
- UMLS C5553104 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 |