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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 03-03-2017
Symbol NEM11
Location 10q21.3
Name nemaline myopathy 11
Corresponding gene MYPN
Main clinical features
  • congenital myopathy characterized by onset of slowly progressive muscle weakness in the first decade, with gait difficulties due to proximal muscle weakness and atrophy mainly affecting the lower limbs and neck
  • muscle biopsy shows nemaline bodies; some patients may have mild cardiac or respiratory involvement
  • Genetic determination autosomal recessive
    Function/system disorder neuromuscular
    Type disease
    Remark(s)