Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B Overview

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What is the definition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B (LGMD2B) is one type of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. These diseases affect the voluntary muscles, which are the muscles that are moved on purpose, such as the arm, leg, finger, toe, and facial muscles. Specifically, LGMD2B is a slowly progressive disease that causes muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy) of the pelvic muscles and muscles of the shoulder girdle. People who are Jewish, and specifically those of Libyan Jewish descent, are more likely to have LGMD2B. LGMD2B is caused by variations (also known genetic changes) in the DYSF gene. The disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Diagnosis of LGMD2B is suspected in people who have signs and symptoms of the disease, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by a muscle biopsy and genetic testing.
What are the alternative names for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B?
  • Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B
  • LGMD2B
  • LGMD3
  • Muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle, type 3
Who are the top Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B Local Doctors?
Dr. Jan Bautista
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jan Bautista
Internal Medicine

CC Business Operations Center

6801 Brecksville Road Ste 10, 
Independence, OH 
 (3.3 mi)
216-636-8742
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Jan Bautista is an Internal Medicine provider in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Bautista and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Heart Failure.

Dr. Marc D. Winkelman
Neurology
Dr. Marc D. Winkelman
Neurology

The Metrohealth System

10 Severance Cir, 
Cleveland Heights, OH 
 (7.3 mi)
216-957-0900
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Marc Winkelman is a Neurologist in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Dr. Winkelman and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. His top areas of expertise are Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy, Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy. Dr. Winkelman is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Catherine E. Mamah
Neurology
Dr. Catherine E. Mamah
Neurology

The Metrohealth System

2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (5.7 mi)
216-778-7800
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Catherine Mamah is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mamah and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Foot Drop, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Mamah is currently accepting new patients.

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