facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (Q1399182)
Muscular dystrophy that classically weakens the muscles of the face (facio), shoulder girdle (scapulo) and upper arm (humerus). Weakness usually is asymmetrical and develops in other areas of the body as well, such as the abdomen and shin.
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aliases Landouzy Dejerine muscular dystrophy
Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy, Landouzy-Dejerine
Muscular Dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral
FSHD
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Facio-Scapulo-Humeral Muscular Dystrophy (
description Muscular dystrophy that classically weakens the muscles of the face (facio), shoulder girdle (scapulo) and upper arm (humerus). Weakness usually is asymmetrical and develops in other areas of the body as well, such as the abdomen and shin.

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