Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

Onset at 6 to 18 months with general muscle weakness, most severe in muscles closest to the center of the body, such as those of the shoulders, hips, thighs and upper back, as well as respiratory muscles in some cases. Spinal curvature often develops.Usually progresses slowly, and survival into adulthood is common if respiratory status is closely monitored. Autosomal recessive: a faulty gene must be inherited from each parent.

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