Distal myopathy
Distal myopathy is a group of rare genetic disorders that cause muscle damage and weakness, predominantly in the hands and/or feet. Mutation of many different genes can be causative. Many types involve dysferlin.
| Distal myopathy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Distal muscular dystrophy |
| Red depicts the preferentially affected areas in distal myopathy. | |
| Specialty | Neurology, neuromuscular medicine |
| Symptoms | Weakness of hands and/or feet |
| Complications | Cardiomyopathy |
| Usual onset | Variable |
| Duration | Lifetime |
| Types | Classic, myofibrillar myopathy, other |
| Causes | Genetic mutation of various genes |
| Diagnostic method | Genetic testing, muscle biopsy |
| Frequency | Rare |
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