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inherited rippling muscle disease

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Disease Overview

A rare, genetic, neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle hyperirritability triggered by stretch, percussion or movement. Patients present wave-like, electrically-silent muscle contractions (rippling), muscle mounding, painful muscle stiffness and muscle hypertrophy, usually with elevated serum creatine kinase.


Synonyms

  • RMD
  • rippling muscle disease

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