X-linked centronuclear myopathy
What is X-linked centronuclear myopathy?
A rare X-linked congenital myopathy characterized by numerous centrally placed nuclei on muscle biopsy and that presents at birth with marked weakness, hypotonia and respiratory failure.
Other condition names
- X-linked myotubular myopathy
- XLCNM
- XLMTM
Inheritance type
X-linked recessive
Prevalence
- Europe: 1-9 in 1,000 000
Age of Onset
- Antenatal
- Neonatal
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