Multidisciplinary clinical care at UNM for ultra-rare muscular dystrophy mimicking Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1

Authors

Bret J. Gardner, Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, USA
Cynthia Olivas, Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, USA
Meeta Cardon, Department of Neurology, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, USA

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

Muscular dystrophies are rare, degenerative disorders resulting in physical disability of varying severity. Differentiating types is often challenging given similar clinical presentations. This difficulty is apparent in the case of diagnosing one ultra-rare type: Muscular Dystrophy, Hearing Loss, and Ovarian Insufficiency (MDHLO). At UNM, we diagnose and care for our patients with muscular dystrophy through a multidisciplinary clinic at Carrie Tingley Hospital Outpatient Center, partially funded by a grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Recommended Citation

Gardner, Bret J.; Cynthia Olivas; and Meeta Cardon. "Multidisciplinary clinical care at UNM for ultra-rare muscular dystrophy mimicking Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/165