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Myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy
Disease overview
Myotonic dystrophy is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and myotonia (inability to relax muscles promptly after voluntary or passive...
Detailed description
Myotonic dystrophy is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and myotonia (inability to relax muscles promptly after voluntary or passive contraction).
Clinical manifestations primarily include skeletal muscle weakness, muscle atrophy or stiffness, cardiac conduction abnormalities, cataracts, and infertility.
Disease information
Disease name
Myotonic dystrophy
English name
Myotonic dystrophy
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
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Neurology
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