Learn About Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C

What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C (LGMD2C) is a genetic condition that affects the voluntary muscles around the hips and shoulders. This condition belongs to a group of muscle disorders called limb-girdle muscular dystrophies, which are characterized by progressive loss of muscle bulk and symmetrical weakening of voluntary muscles. Symptoms may additionally include: enlargement (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle and tongue, diseases of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), and respiratory abnormalities. LGMD2C is caused by genetic changes in the SGCG gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
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What are the alternative names for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C?
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C
  • Adhalin deficiency, secondary
  • Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C
  • DMDA
  • DMDA1
  • Duchenne-like muscular dystrophy, autosomal recessive, type 1
  • Gamma-sarcoglycan-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R5
  • Gamma-sarcoglycan-related LGMD R5
  • Gamma-sarcoglycanopathy
  • LGMD due to gamma-sarcoglycan deficiency
  • LGMD type 2C
  • LGMD2C
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy due to gamma-sarcoglycan deficiency
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy with gamma-sarcoglycan deficiency
  • Maghrebian myopathy
  • Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne-like
  • Severe childhood autosomal recessive muscular dystrophy, North African type
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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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