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206554 Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2M

definition

Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2M (LGMD2M) is a form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by an infantile onset of hypotonia, axial and proximal lower limb weakness (with severe weakness noted after febrile illnesses), cardiomyopathy and normal or reduced intelligence. Hypertrophy of calves, thighs, and triceps have also been reported in some cases.