Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (Landouzy-Dejerine)

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Superficial anterior muscles

Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy

There is no known cure for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Treatment is aimed at control of the symptoms to maximize the quality of life. Activity is encouraged. Inactivity such as bedrest can worsen the muscle disease. Physical therapy may be helpful to maintain muscle strength.

Progressive disability occurs very slowly with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. The patient's disability is often minor and life span is usually not affected.

• Permanent, progressive disability
  • Decreased mobility
  • Decreased ability to care for self
• Deformities of the face and shoulders
• Hearing loss
• Vision loss (rare)

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy may be present.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you are planning a family and you, your spouse, or family members have been diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.

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.