Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

Definition

Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D (LGMD2D) is a subtype of autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by childhood onset of progressive proximal weakness of the shoulder and pelvic girdle muscles, resulting in difficulty walking, scapular winging, calf hypertrophy and contractures of the Achilles tendon, which lead to a tiptoe gait pattern. Cardiac and respiratory involvement is rare.

Also known as Alpha-sarcoglycanopathy, autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy caused by mutation in SGCA, DMDA2, LGMD2D, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy due to alpha-sarcoglycan deficiency, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D, muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, autosomal recessive 3, muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, type 2D, SGCA autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Musculature Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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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