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Erb's muscular dystrophy |
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Erb's muscular dystrophy Etymology: Wilhelm H. Erb a form of muscular dystrophy that first affects the shoulder girdle and later often involves the pelvic girdle. It is a progressively crippling disease with onset in childhood or adolescence and is usually inherited as an autosomal-recessive trait. It affects both sexes. In males, differential diagnosis of Erb's muscular dystrophy and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy may be difficult. Also called scapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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