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Muscular dystrophy, congenital

A form of muscular dystrophy that is present at birth.

Various types of congenital MD have been identified, each caused by a different genetic error.

Congenital MD can affect males or females.

Diagnosis is initially by observation of general muscle weakness (hypotonia).

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