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Myopathy

Myopathy is a general term describing the presence of disease in muscle. It is a disorder that may be inherited or developed during an individual

Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this

Pediatrics 35 years experience

Is a type of:Muscle disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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