Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (Landouzy-Dejerine)


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Superficial anterior muscles
Superficial anterior muscles
Alternative Names

Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy


Prevention

Genetic counseling may be advised if there is a family history of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Genetic counseling is advised for people with this disorder who plan to have children.



Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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