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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2G

Summary

A mild form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy with characteristics of muscle weakness in the four limbs, mild scapular winging, severe atrophy of the quadriceps and anterior tibialis muscles, calf hypertrophy and lack of respiratory and cardiac involvement. [from SNOMEDCT_US]

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  • Also known as: CMD1N, CMH25, LGMD2G, LGMDR7, T-cap, TELE, telethonin, TCAP
    Summary: titin-cap

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