Limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 1C (LGMD 1C)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 1c (lgmd 1c): Genetics This is caused by mutations in the CAV3 (Caveolin 3) gene on chromosome 3p The onset is in the first decade Clinical features Other caveolin 3 phenotypes Creatinine kinase (CK) Muscle biopsy: features

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the CAV3 (Caveolin 3) gene on chromosome 3p
  • The onset is in the first decade

Clinical features

Other caveolin 3 phenotypes

Creatinine kinase (CK)

Muscle biopsy: features

References

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