Central Core Myopathy

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

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)

Synonyms:

Central Core Disease
Central Core Diseases
Central Core Myopathies
Central Core Myopathy
Myopathies, Central Core
Shy Magee Syndrome
Shy-Magee Syndrome
Syndrome, Shy-Magee

Broader Topics:

Myopathies, Structural, Congenital

Narrower Topics:

None

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