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MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy


Other Names:
Scapuloperoneal myopathy, MYH7-related; MYH7-related late-onset scapuloperoneal syndrome; MYH7-related late-onset SPMD; Scapuloperoneal myopathy, MYH7-related; MYH7-related late-onset scapuloperoneal syndrome; MYH7-related late-onset SPMD; MYH7-related late-onset scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy See More
Categories:
This disease is grouped under:
Muscular dystrophy; Myosinopathies
MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy is an inherited muscular dystrophy characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles in the lower legs and the area of the shoulder blades. In some individuals, facial muscles may also be affected. While the progression varies from case to case, it tends to be relatively slow. Some cases of scapuloperoneal myopathy are caused by mutations in the MYH7 gene. Autosomal dominant inheritance is suggested in these cases.[1][2] Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.[1]  
Last updated: 8/9/2012

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.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Elevated serum creatine kinase
Elevated blood creatine phosphokinase
Elevated circulating creatine phosphokinase
Elevated creatine kinase
Elevated serum CPK
Elevated serum creatine phosphokinase
High serum creatine kinase
Increased CPK
Increased creatine kinase
Increased creatine phosphokinase
Increased serum CK
Increased serum creatine kinase
Increased serum creatine phosphokinase
[ more ] 		0003236
Foot dorsiflexor weakness
Foot drop
0009027
Increased endomysial connective tissue 0100297
Increased variability in muscle fiber diameter 0003557
Shoulder girdle muscle weakness
Weak shoulder muscles
0003547
Tibialis muscle weakness 0008963
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Centrally nucleated skeletal muscle fibers 0003687
Decreased Achilles reflex 0009072
Decreased patellar reflex
Decreased knee jerk reflex
0011808
Difficulty walking
Difficulty in walking
0002355
EMG: myopathic abnormalities 0003458
Hand muscle weakness 0030237
Pes cavus
High-arched foot
0001761
Scapular winging
Winged shoulder blade
0003691
Shoulder girdle muscle atrophy
Shoulder girdle muscle wasting
Shoulder-girdle muscle atrophy
[ more ] 		0003724
Steppage gait
High stepping
0003376
Upper limb amyotrophy 0009129
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal cardiac septum morphology 0001671
Abnormality of the foot musculature
Abnormal foot muscles
0001436
Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rate
Heart rhythm disorders
Irregular heart beat
Irregular heartbeat
[ more ] 		0011675
Beevor's sign 0030664
Chronic pulmonary obstruction 0006510
Enlargement of the ankles 0003029
Facial palsy
Bell's palsy
0010628
Heart murmur
Heart murmurs
0030148
Hyperlordosis
Prominent swayback
0003307
Hypertension 0000822
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation
[ more ] 		0001249
Left anterior fascicular block 0011711
Left ventricular dysfunction 0005162
Limitation of movement at ankles 0010505
Limited hip movement 0008800
Limited neck flexion
Limited neck flexibility
0005991
Limited shoulder movement 0006467
Limited wrist extension 0006251
Muscle fiber splitting 0003555
Muscle spasm 0003394
Myopathic facies 0002058
Pes planus
Flat feet
Flat foot
[ more ] 		0001763
Proximal lower limb amyotrophy
Wasting of thigh muscle
0008956
Triceps weakness 0031108
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal dominant inheritance 0000006
Scapuloperoneal myopathy 0009054
Slow progression
Signs and symptoms worsen slowly with time
0003677
Weakness of facial musculature
Decreased facial muscle strength
Decreased strength of facial muscles
Face weakness
Facial muscle weakness
Facial weakness
Reduced facial muscle strength
Weakness of face
[ more ] 		0030319
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Last updated: 7/1/2020
MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy is caused by mutations in the MYH7 gene. This gene, located on chromosome 14q12, provides instructions for making a protein known as the cardiac beta (β)-myosin heavy chain. This protein is found in heart (cardiac) muscle and in type I skeletal muscle fibers. Type I fibers, which are also known as slow-twitch fibers, are one of two types of fibers that make up skeletal muscles. Type I fibers are the primary component of skeletal muscles that are resistant to fatigue. For example, muscles involved in posture, such as the neck muscles that hold the head steady, are made predominantly of type I fibers.[3]
Last updated: 8/9/2012

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.

Testing Resources

  • The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.
There is no standard course of treatment for scapuloperoneal myopathy. Some patients may benefit from physical therapy or other therapeutic exercises.[1]
Last updated: 8/9/2012

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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  1. Scapuloperoneal myopathy. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). 2007; http://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseases/byID/436/viewAbstract. Accessed 8/9/2012.
  2. Scapuloperoneal myopathy, MYH7-related. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). 2008; http://omim.org/entry/181430. Accessed 8/9/2012.
  3. MYH7. Genetics Home Reference (GHR). 2008; http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/MYH7. Accessed 8/9/2012.