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Thursday 29 December 2011

Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD)

- autosomal dominant (gene locus 4q35)
- onset 12-14 years old
- initial weakness is seen in facial muscles, starting in orbicularis oculi, orbicularis oris and zygomaticus
- shoulder weakness is common presenting symptom
- signs: weakness of face ('ironed out' expression), winging of scapulae
- life expectancy is normal but up to 15% patients are severely disabled and wheelchair bound

1 comment:

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