Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy 1 C5399970
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a genetic muscle disorder affecting face, shoulder, and arm muscles, typically beginning in teens or young adults. Progression varies widely. Treatment includes physical therapy and supportive care to maintain function.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q79.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- musculoskeletal
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
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