Problem

Central core disease

Nature:

First described in 1956, central core disease is a slowly progressive disease of voluntary muscle, or those necessary for movement. It is disabling but not life-threatening. It normally affects the hips and legs, although it can eventually involve most of the body's voluntary muscles.
Broader Problems:
Hereditary neuromuscular disease
Subject(s):
Medicine → Pathology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST