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Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy

Synonyms
Muscle hypertrophy
Modes of inheritance
Autosomal recessive inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy is a rare condition characterized by reduced body fat and increased muscle size. Affected individuals have up to twice the usual amount of muscle mass in their bodies. They also tend to have increased muscle strength. Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy is not known to cause any medical problems, and affected individuals are intellectually normal. [from MedlinePlus Genetics]

Available tests

9 tests are in the database for this condition.

Clinical tests (9 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: GDF8, MSLHP, MSTN
    Summary: myostatin

Clinical features

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Imported from Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)

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