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What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B?

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B) is one type of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. These diseases affect the voluntary muscles, which are the muscles that are moved on purpose, such as the arm, leg, finger, toe, and facial muscles. Specifically, LGMD2B is a slowly progressive disease that causes muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy) of the pelvic muscles and muscles of the shoulder girdle. People who are Jewish, and specifically those of Libyan Jewish descent, are more likely to have LGMD2B. LGMD2B is caused by variations (also known genetic changes) in the DYSF gene. The disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of LGMD2B is suspected in people who have signs and symptoms of the disease, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by a muscle biopsy and genetic testing.

What are the alternative names for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B?

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B
LGMD2B
LGMD3
Muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, type 3

Who are the top Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B Local Doctors?

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

Dr. Katherine D. Mathews

Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

Dr. Katherine D. Mathews

Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr,

Iowa City, IA

319-356-1616

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Katherine Mathews is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mathews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dystrophinopathy, and Friedreich Ataxia. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

Dr. Christopher D. Lee

Neurology

Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

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 2B. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

Dr. Brian Demaster

Family Medicine

Experienced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

Dr. Brian Demaster

Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

313 S Main St,

Cedar Grove, WI

920-668-8502

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Brian Demaster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Dr. Demaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I, Dystrophinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.