/distal myopathy, Welander type

distal myopathy, Welander type

Rare Disease

MONDO:0011466

Also Known As

WDMWelander distal myopathyWelander distal myopathy, Swedish typedistal myopathy, Swedish typemuscular dystrophy, distal, late-onset, autosomal dominantmyopathy, distal, Swedish

Definition

Welander distal myopathy (WDM) is a distal myopathy, characterized by weakness in the distal upper extremities, usually finger and wrist extensors which later progresses to all hand muscles and distal lower extremity, primarily in toe and ankle extensors.