Fukuyama Type Congenital Muscular Dystrophy / Disease

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Fukuyama Type Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Synonyms of Fukuyama Type Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Cerebromuscular Dystrophy, Fukuyama Type
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Fukuyama Type
FCMD
Micropolygyria With Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Fukuyama Type
Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Progressive with Mental Retardation
Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital With Central Nervous System Involvement
Muscular Dystrophy Fukuyama Type

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Fukuyama type congenital muscular dystrophy (FCMD) is one of several forms of a rare type of muscular dystrophy known as congenital muscular dystrophy. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Symptoms of this disorder are apparent at birth and progress slowly. In addition to general muscle weakness and deformities of the joints (contractures), FCMD is often accompanied by seizures, mental retardation and speech problems. This disorder is predominantly found in Japan.

Organizations related to Fukuyama Type Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Cure CMD (Congenital Muscular Dystrophy)
P.O. Box 701
Olathe KS 66051
Phone #: N/A
800 #: 866-400-3626
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.curecmd.org
Dobyns, William B., M.D.
University of Chicago
Chicago IL 60637
Phone #: 773-834-0555
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: N/A
Ledbetter, David, M.D.
University of Chicago
Chicago IL 60637-6726
Phone #: 312-834-0555
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: N/A
Muscular Dystrophy Association
3300 E. Sunrise Dr
Tucson AZ 85718
Phone #: 520-529-2000
800 #: 800-344-4863
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.mdausa.org
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
7-11 Prescott Place
London None SW4 6BS
Phone #: N/A
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
New Horizons Un-Limited, Inc.
811 East Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee WI 53202
Phone #: 414-299-0124
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.new-horizons.org
Society for Muscular Dystrophy Information International
P.O. Box 4790
Nova Scotia None B4V 2X6
Phone #: 902--68-5-3961
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://users.auracom.com/smdi

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