Congenital muscular dystrophy

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Congenital muscular dystrophy (kənˈjenɪtəl ˈmʌskjʊlər dɪsˈtrəfi) is a group of muscular dystrophies that become apparent at birth or during infancy.

Etymology

The term "congenital" is derived from the Latin congenitus, meaning "born with". "Muscular" comes from the Latin musculus meaning "muscle", and "dystrophy" is derived from the Greek dys, meaning "difficult" and trophy, meaning "nourishment".

Types

There are several types of congenital muscular dystrophy, including:

• Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy
• Merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy
• Fukuyama congenital muscular dystrophy
• Walker-Warburg syndrome

Symptoms

Symptoms of congenital muscular dystrophy can include:

• Muscle weakness
• Motor delay
• Respiratory problems
• Scoliosis

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of congenital muscular dystrophy often involves:

• Physical examination
• Muscle biopsy
• Genetic testing

Treatment

While there is currently no cure for congenital muscular dystrophy, treatment options can include:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Respiratory therapy
• Surgery

See also

• Muscular Dystrophy
• Genetic Disorders
• Neuromuscular Disorders

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Congenital muscular dystrophy
• Wikipedia's article - Congenital muscular dystrophy

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