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Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHMD) is an autosomal dominant form of muscular dystrophy. As the name suggests it typically affects the face, scapula and upper arms first. Symptoms typically present by the age of 20 years.Features
- facial muscles are involved first - difficulty closing eyes, smiling, blowing etc
- weakness of the shoulder and upper arm muscles
- abnormal prominence of the borders of the shoulder blades - 'winging'
- lower limb: hip girdle weakness, foot drop
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Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHMD) is an autosomal dominant form of muscular dystrophy. As the name suggests it typically affects the face, scapula and upper arms first. Symptoms typically present by the age of 20 years.
Features- facial muscles are involved first - difficulty closing eyes, smiling, blowing etc
- weakness of the shoulder and upper arm muscles
- abnormal prominence of the borders of the shoulder blades - 'winging'
- lower limb: hip girdle weakness, foot drop