Myopathy, Scapuloperoneal

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Synonyms

Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy
Scapuloperoneal Syndrome, Myopathic Type

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Scapuloperoneal myopathy is a rare genetic disorder characterized by weakness and wasting of certain muscles. Symptoms are usually limited to the shoulder blade area (scapula) and the smaller of the two leg muscle groups below the knee (peroneal). Facial muscles may be affected in a few cases. The leg symptoms often appear before the shoulder muscles become weakened. The rate of progression of the disorder varies from case to case. This condition can also occur in combination with other disorders. Scapuloperoneal myopathy is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
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Resources

Muscular Dystrophy Association
3300 E. Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
USA
Tel: (520)529-2000
Fax: (520)529-5300
Tel: (800)344-4863
Email: mda@mdausa.org
Internet: http://www.mdausa.org

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
USA
Tel: (301)495-4484
Fax: (301)718-6366
Tel: (877)226-4267
TDD: (301)565-2966
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

Scapuloperoneal Disease Association
610 Navesink Avenue
Ocean Gate, NJ 08740
Tel: (908)269-0357
Fax: (908)269-0357

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Last Updated: 10/12/2007
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Last Updated: October 12, 2007

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