Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia
Overview
Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia: A rare congenital muscle disorder involving muscle weakness and wasting. The term minicore comes from the small core structures that occur in the muscle tissue. There are four subgroups of the disorder: classic form (rigid spine syndrome), progressive form with hand involvement, antenatal form with arthrogryposis multiplex congenital and the ophthalmoplegic form. The ophthalmoplegic form is distinguished by the presence of eye muscle weakness. The severity of symptoms is variable.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia includes the 19 symptoms listed below: * Reduced infant muscle tone * Delayed motor development * Muscle weakness * Muscle wasting * Weak eye muscles * Difficulty moving eyes * Droopy eyelids * High arched palate * Paralysis of eye muscles * Facial weakness * Infant feeding problems * Infant breathing problems * Reduced fetal movements * Excess amniotic fluid * Hydrops * Delayed motor development * Difficulty running during childhood * Loose joints * Scoliosis Note that Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Delayed motor development * Delayed motor development * Droopy eyelids * Excess amniotic fluid * Facial weakness * High arched palate * Infant feeding problems * Loose joints * Muscle wasting * Muscle weakness * Paralysis of eye muscles * Scoliosis * Weak eye muscles
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia: * Vision & Eye Health: Home Testing: o Home Eye Tests o Home Vision Tests