LGMD

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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)

This form of muscular dystrophy begins in late childhood to early adulthood and affects both men and women, causing weakness in the muscles around the hips and shoulders.

Mentioned in: Muscular Dystrophy

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