Fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (Landouzy-Dejerine), is almost as common as Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern by both sexes and occurs in late adolescence. It is characterised by progressive and symmetrical weakening of the muscles, especially the muscles of the face, the shoulders, and the upper arms. Early symptoms include the inability to pucker the lips, abnormal facial movements when laughing or crying, and the inability to raise the arms above the head. Curvature of the spine is associated with some cases of fascioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy causing a winged appearance of the scapulae. Research Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
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Research Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
