Myopathy, Myofibrillar, 8; Mfm8
Description
Myofibrillar myopathy-8 is an autosomal recessive myopathy characterized by childhood onset of slowly progressive proximal muscle weakness and atrophy resulting in increased falls, gait problems, and difficulty running or climbing stairs. Upper and lower limbs are affected, and some individuals develop distal muscle weakness and atrophy. Ambulation is generally preserved, and patients do not have significant respiratory compromise. Muscle biopsy shows a mix of myopathic features, including myofibrillar inclusions and sarcomeric disorganization (summary by O'Grady et al., 2016).For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of myofibrillar myopathy, see MFM1 (OMIM ).
Clinical Features
Top most frequent phenotypes and symptoms related to Myopathy, Myofibrillar, 8; Mfm8
- Generalized hypotonia
- Scoliosis
- Micrognathia
- Muscle weakness
- Ptosis
- High palate
- Feeding difficulties
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Dysphagia
- Myopathy
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Incidence and onset information
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| Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered |
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 Myofibrillar myopathy and related disorders NGS panel.
By Connective Tissue Gene Tests (United States).
MYOT, ACTA1, DNAJB6, LDB3, CRYAB, PYROXD1, KY, DES, FHL1, FLNC, BAG3
Specificity
10 %
Genes
100 % |
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Myofibrillar myopathy and related disorders Comprehensive panel.
By Connective Tissue Gene Tests (United States).
MYOT, ACTA1, DNAJB6, LDB3, CRYAB, PYROXD1, KY, DES, FHL1, FLNC, BAG3
Specificity
10 %
Genes
100 % |
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Myofibrillar myopathy and related disorders Deletion / Duplication panel.
By Connective Tissue Gene Tests (United States).
MYOT, ACTA1, DNAJB6, LDB3, CRYAB, PYROXD1, KY, DES, FHL1, FLNC, BAG3
Specificity
10 %
Genes
100 % |
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