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Name |
Centronuclear Myopathies |
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Related to/Also known as |
Centronculear/Myotubular Myopathy; |
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Description |
Centronuclear and myotubular myopathy are rare inherited neuromuscular diseases of which there are three forms: x-linked, autosomal recessive, and autosomal dominant. The conditions manifest themselves as defects in the cell structure of voluntary muscles, causing low muscle tone and affecting children and adults at various stages in life. |
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Useful National contact |
The Information Point for Centronuclear and Myotubular Myopathy |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
