Hereditary inclusion body myopathy-joint contractures-ophthalmoplegia syndrome

What is Hereditary inclusion body myopathy-joint contractures-ophthalmoplegia syndrome?

Hereditary inclusion body myopathy type 3 is characterised by congenital joint contractures (normalizing during early childhood), external ophthalmoplegia, and proximal muscle weakness. In adult cases, the muscular weakness is progressive.

Other condition names

  • HIBM3
  • Hereditary inclusion body myopathy type 3
  • IBM3
  • Inclusion body myopathy type 3

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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