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- $Subject{Myopathy, Scapuloperoneal Scapuloperoneal Syndrome, Myopathic Type
- Myogenic Syndrome Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy Davidenkov's Syndrome}
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- Copyright (C) 1987, 1990 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- Myopathy, Scapuloperoneal
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible the main title of the article (Scapuloperoneal Myopathy)
- is not the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYMS listing on the next
- page to find alternate names, disorder subdivisions, and related disorders
- covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
-
- Scapuloperoneal Syndrome, Myopathic Type
- Myogenic (Facio)-Scapulo-Peroneal Syndrome
- Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy
-
- Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
-
- Davidenkov's Syndrome
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources
- section of this report.
-
- Scapuloperoneal Myopathy is a genetic disorder characterized by a
- weakness and wasting of muscles. Symptoms are usually limited to the
- shoulder blade area (scapula) and the smaller of the two leg muscle groups
- below the knee (peroneal). Facial muscles may be affected in a few cases.
- The leg symptoms often appear before the shoulder muscles become weakened.
- Progression rates vary between cases. This condition can also occur in
- combination with several other disorders.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Symptoms of Scapuloperoneal Myopathy primarily include muscle weakness and
- wasting usually limited to the shoulder blade area and the legs below the
- knees. This disorder can begin in childhood or adulthood. The progression
- rate and severity can be variable, with some cases progressing more quickly
- than others.
-
- Causes
-
- Scapuloperoneal Myopathy is thought to be inherited as an autosomal dominant
- trait. (Human traits including the classic genetic diseases, are the product
- of the interaction of two genes for that condition, one received from the
- father and one from the mother. In dominant disorders, a single copy of the
- disease gene (received from either the mother or father) will be expressed
- "dominating" the normal gene and resulting in appearance of the disease. The
- risk of transmitting the disorder from affected parent to offspring is 50%
- for each pregnancy regardless of the sex of the resulting child.)
-
- Affected Population
-
- Scapuloperoneal Myopathy affects males and females in equal numbers.
- Symptoms may begin in childhood or during adulthood.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of
- Scapuloperoneal Myopathy. Comparisons may be useful for a differential
- diagnosis:
-
- Davidenkov's Syndrome (also known as Kaeser Syndrome or Neurogenic
- Scapuloperoneal Amyotrophy) is characterized by muscle weakness and wasting
- (atrophy) below the knees accompanied by foot abnormalities and an unusual
- walk. Following these symptoms, the shoulder muscles become involved. Nerve
- impulses may become measurably slowed, which does not occur in
- Scapuloperoneal Myopathy. Pain, unusual sensations in the legs, heart
- problems, and muscle contractures may also occur.
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Treatment of Scapuloperoneal Myopathy should include specified amounts of
- therapeutic exercise and physical therapy alternating with periods of rest.
- Genetic counseling will benefit patients and their families. Other treatment
- is symptomatic and supportive.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through March
- 1990. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, please contact:
-
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
- Clearinghouse
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- For genetic information and genetic counseling referrals, please contact:
-
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains, NY 10605
- (914) 428-7100
-
- Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
- 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 440
- Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- (800) 336-GENE
- (301) 652-5553
-
- References
-
- SCAPULOPERONEAL MYOPATHY: D.H. Todman, et al.; Clin Exp Neurol (1984, issue
- 20). Pp. 169-174.
-
- SCAPULOPERONEAL SYNDROME WITH CARDIOMYOPATHY: REPORT OF A FAMILY WITH
- AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT INHERITANCE AND UNUSUAL FEATURES: A. Chakrabarti, et al.;
- J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry (Dec. 1981, issue 44(12)). Pp. 1146-1152.
-
- ADULT ONSET SCAPULOPERONEAL MYOPATHY: P.K. Thomas, et al.; J Neurol
- Neurosurg Psychiatry (Oct. 1975, issue 38(10)). Pp. 1008-1015.
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