Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
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What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A (LGMD2A) is an autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by progressive, symmetrical weakness of the proximal limb and girdle muscles (mainly those around the hips and shoulders) without heart involvement or intellectual disability. The condition is caused by genetic changes in the CAPN3 gene. Type 2A is the most common form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, accounting for about 30 percent of cases. LGMD2A is also known as primary calpainopathy. Calpainopathies are diseases caused by genetic changes in the CAPN3 gene and can be autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant. Pelvifemoral limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (also known as Leyden-Mobius LGMD) is the most frequently observed subtype. In these cases, muscle weakness is first evident in the pelvic girdle and later in the shoulder girdle. In most cases, muscle weakness is first evident in the shoulder girdle and later in the pelvic girdle; HyperCKemia is usually observed in children or young individuals. In most cases, those affected do not have symptoms, just high levels of creatine kinase in their blood.
What are the alternative names for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A?
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A
  • Muscular dystrophy limb girdle type 2A, Erb type
  • Calpainopathy
  • LGMD2
  • LGMD2A
  • Leyden-Moebius muscular dystrophy
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2
  • Muscular dystrophy, pelvofemoral
Who are the top Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A Local Doctors?
Elite in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
Marina Fanin
Elite in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
Marina Fanin
Padova, IT 

Marina Fanin practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Ms. Fanin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, Pompe Disease, and Danon Disease.

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
Dr. Christopher D. Lee
Neurology
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
Dr. Christopher D. Lee
Neurology

Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
Nashville, TN 
615-936-0060
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. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology

Mercy Health — Howland Neurology

1932 Niles Cortland Road Northeast, 
Warren, OH 
330-306-6980
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Preetha Muthusamy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Warren, Ohio. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Muthusamy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Muthusamy is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center