What is facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic muscle disorder in which the muscles of the face, shoulder blades, and …

In some people with childhood-onset FSHD, it can affect vision and hearing. About 15% of people with FSHD have lung involvement, and it is rare to have heart involvement.

The age of onset, progression, and severity of facioscalpulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) vary a great deal. Usually, symptoms develop during the teen years, with most people noticing …

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness most prominently of the muscles in the face, shoulder blades, and upper arms.

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This is a summary of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guideline on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY This fact sheet is provided to help you understand the current evidence for diagnosing and managing facioscapulohumeral muscular …

A diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is suspected in patients who present with weakness of the face, shoulder girdle, and upper arm (s) with relative sparing of …

Researchers have described two types of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy: type 1 (FSHD1) and type 2 (FSHD2). The two types typically have the same signs and symptoms …

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