Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
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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.
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
Who are the top Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C Local Doctors?
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
Dr. Christopher D. Lee
Neurology
Advanced in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
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 2C. 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.

Preetha Muthusamy
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
Dr. Preetha Muthusamy
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
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 in Warren, Ohio. Dr. Muthusamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Muthusamy is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
Dr. Lauren B. Elman
Neurology
Distinguished in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C
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 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Elman is currently accepting new patients.

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