What are congenital myopathies?

Also known as: congenital myopathies

Myopathies are diseases that impact the muscles. A congenital myopathy is a muscle disease that is present at birth. They can take on many forms, but almost all of them include lack of muscle tone or muscle weakness.    
 

Reviewed by: Migvis Monduy, MD

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