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Centronuclear MyopathyCentronuclear Myopathy Synonyms Centronuclear Myopathy Myotubular Myopathy Myotubular Myopathy, X-linked Disorder Subdivisions X-Linked Centronuclear Myopathy Autosomal Recessive Centronuclear Myopathy Autosomal Dominant Centronuclear Myopathy Myotubular Myopathy is a rare muscle wasting disorder that occurs in three forms. The most severe form is present at birth, inherited as an X- Linked genetic trait, and presents itself with severe respiratory muscle weakness. A less severe form of Myotubular Myopathy is present at birth or early childhood, progresses slowly and is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait. The least severe of the three forms of Myotubular Myopathy is inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait, presents itself between the first and third decades of life and is slowly progressive. Resources Myotubular Myopathy Resource Group 2602 Quaker Drive Texas City, TX 77590 Tel: (409)945-8569 Internet: http://www.mtmrg.org
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