Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (redirected from Erb-Landouzy-Dejerine syndrome)

fa·ci·o·scap·u·lo·hu·mer·al muscular dystrophy (fsh--skpy-l-hymr-l)

n.

A benign inherited form of dystrophy beginning in childhood and characterized by wasting and weakness primarily of the muscles of the face, shoulder girdle, and arms. Also called Landouzy-Déjérine dystrophy.

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Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSH)

This form of muscular dystrophy, also known as Landouzy-Dejerine disease, begins in late childhood to early adulthood and affects both men and women, causing weakness in the muscles of the face, shoulders, and upper arms.

Mentioned in: Muscular Dystrophy