Central core myopathy

Introduction: Central core myopathy

Description of Central core myopathy

Central core myopathy: An inherited congenital myopathic condition characterized by weakness and hypotonia in infancy and delayed motor development. Muscle biopsy reveals a condensation of myofibrils and myofibrillar material in the central portion of each muscle fiber. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1452)
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Central core myopathy: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Central core myopathy:

• Core
• Myopathy (132 causes)
• Inherited
• Inherited disease
• Inherited disorder
• Congenital
• Congenital disease
• Congenital disorder

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Terms Similar to Central core myopathy:

• Shy-Magee syndrome

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External links related to: Central core myopathy

• NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
• Shy-Magee syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)
• GeneReviews: Multiminicore Disease
• OMIM - CENTRAL CORE DISEASE OF MUSCLE

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