Cap myopathy

Orpha code: 171881OMIM code: 609285

Definition

Cap myopathy is a very rare congenital myopathy presenting a weakness of facial and respiratory muscles associated with craniofacial and thoracic deformities, as well as weakness of limb proximal and distal muscles. Onset is at birth or in childhood, weakness progression is slow but may lead to a severe and even fatal prognosis.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Cap disease
Choroba czapeczek
ORPHA code
171881
OMIM code
609285
ICD10 code
G71.2
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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