An introduction to congenital myotonic dystrophy

Congenital myotonic dystrophy is a rare condition that affects both males and females. It is the early childhood form of myotonic dystrophy (also known as Steinert's disease). Congenital means 'from birth' which is when the condition is usually identified; 'myotonic' means 'muscle stiffness' and 'dystrophy' means 'muscle wasting and weakness.

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