Myotonic dystrophy type 2

Myotonic dystrophy type 2

Definition

Myotonic dystrophy type 2 (MD2), also known as proximal myotonic myopathy, is a very rare genetic multi-system disorder of late childhood or adult-onset characterized by mild myotonia, muscle weakness, and rarely cardiac conduction disorders.

Also known as CNBP myotonic dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy caused by mutation in CNBP, myotonic dystrophy type 2, proximal myotonic dystrophy, proximal myotonic myopathy, ricker disease, ricker syndrome — per MONDO

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Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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Peripheral nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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