This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
|---|---|---|
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Abnormality of the rib cage | 0001547 | |
| 0000007 | ||
| Axial muscle weakness | 0003327 | |
| Facial palsy |
Bell's palsy
|
0010628 |
| Failure to thrive |
Faltering weight
Weight faltering
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|
0001508 |
| Flexion |
Flexed joint that cannot be straightened
|
0001371 |
| Generalized amyotrophy |
Diffuse skeletal muscle wasting
Generalized muscle degeneration
Muscle atrophy, generalized
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|
0003700 |
| Generalized |
Decreased muscle tone
Low muscle tone
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|
0001290 |
| Generalized muscle weakness | 0003324 | |
| High palate |
Elevated palate
Increased palatal height
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|
0000218 |
| High pitched voice | 0001620 | |
| Increased variability in muscle fiber diameter | 0003557 | |
| Infantile onset |
Onset in first year of life
Onset in infancy
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|
0003593 |
| Limited neck flexion |
Limited neck flexibility
|
0005991 |
| Motor delay | 0001270 | |
| Muscular dystrophy | 0003560 | |
| Muscular hypotonia |
Low or weak muscle tone
|
0001252 |
| Nasal speech |
Nasal voice
|
0001611 |
| Nocturnal hypoventilation | 0002877 | |
| Nonprogressive | 0003680 | |
| Poor head control | 0002421 | |
| Reduced vital capacity | 0002792 | |
| Restrictive ventilatory defect |
Stiff lung or chest wall causing decreased lung volume
|
0002091 |
| 0002650 | ||
|
Decreased body height
Small stature
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|
0004322 | |
| Spinal rigidity |
Reduced spine movement
|
0003306 |
| Type 1 and type 2 muscle fiber minicore regions | 0003787 | |
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
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