Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Muscle weakness and wasting that starts at birth or around the time of birth. The severity and extent of muscle involvement is greatly variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy is available below.
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