Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A Overview

Save information for later
Sign Up

Learn About Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A

What is the definition of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A?
Congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A (MDC1A) belongs to a group of neuromuscular disorders that beings at birth or infancy and is characterized mainly by hypotonia, muscle weakness and muscle wasting. Other signs and symptoms include rigidity of the spine; scoliosis; and delayed, limited motor development, with most individuals needing assistive devices for mobility. Respiratory problems, feeding disorders and seizures may also occur. With time, affected individuals may develop an elongated face and ophthalmoplegia disorders (paralysis or weakness in muscles of the eye). Intellectual development is typically normal. It is caused by genetic changes in the LAMA2 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A?
  • Congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A
  • Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis
  • LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy
  • Laminin alpha-2 deficiency
  • MDC1A
  • Merosin-deficient congenital muscular dystrophy
  • Merosin-negative congenital muscular dystrophy
  • Muscular dystrophy, congenital, merosin-deficient
  • Atrophie blanche
Who are the top Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A Local Doctors?
Dr. Margaret R. Frey
Neurology
Dr. Margaret R. Frey
Neurology

Memorial Hospital

826 W King St, 
Owosso, MI 
 (50.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Margaret Frey is a Neurologist in Owosso, Michigan. Dr. Frey and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, CAPOS Syndrome, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. Dr. Frey is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Aiesha Ahmed
Neurology
Dr. Aiesha Ahmed
Neurology
2750 E Beltline Ave Ne Fl 3, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
 (57.5 mi)
616-267-7104
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Aiesha Ahmed is a Neurologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ahmed and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Dr. Dustin G. Nowacek
Neurology | Neuroradiology | Neurosurgery
Dr. Dustin G. Nowacek
Neurology | Neuroradiology | Neurosurgery

Memorial Hospital

3337 Britton Rd, 
Perry, MI 
 (59.4 mi)
517-625-2273
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Dustin Nowacek is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Perry, Michigan. Dr. Nowacek and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A. His top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Nowacek is currently accepting new patients.

View All Doctors
What are the latest Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A Clinical Trials?
Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
View All Clinical Trials
Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center