Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
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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?
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. 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.

Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
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 2B. 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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Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
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Lauren Elman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.

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