Hypertrophy of Calf Muscles: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Hypertrophy of Calf Muscles

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1H

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Earlier onset of the disease was observed in a group of patients presenting with muscle weakness and/or calf hypertrophy, and/or occasionally high CK and lactate serum levels [moh-it.pure.elsevier.com]

Overgrowth ( hypertrophy ) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [familydiagnosis.com]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C5

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Achilles tendon 0005109 Calf muscle hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 Generalized hypotonia Decreased muscle tone Low muscle tone [ more ] 0001290 Pelvic [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [lgmd-info.org]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C7

muscle hypertrophy Hypoglycosylation of alpha-dystroglycan ... [familydiagnosis.com]

LGMDIC is characterized by an onset usually in the first decade, a mild-to-moderate proximal muscle weakness, calf hypertrophy, positive Gower sign, and variable muscle cramps [archive.org]

[…] limb-girdle, type c, 7 : Autosomal recessive inheritance Macroglossia Elevated serum creatine phosphokinase Slow progression Scapular winging Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy Calf [familydiagnosis.com]

Distal Myopathy Type Tateyama

Overgrowth ( hypertrophy ) of the calf muscles can also occur in CAV3-related distal myopathy. [familydiagnosis.com]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles can also occur in CAV3-related distal myopathy. [malacards.org]

[…] weakness, calf hypertrophy, positive Gower sign, and variable muscle cramps after exercise. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Welander Distal Myopathy

hypertrophy: Posterior leg (Calf) Contractures: None Cardiac Conduction Δ (32%) Mild cardiomyopathy (18%) Laboratory Serum CK: 65 to 966 EMG: Myopathic; Irritable Nerve conduction [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

Quadriceps sparing Nocturnal non-invasive ventilatory support Respiratory failure VC & FEV1 < 75% of predicted in most patients at presentation Course: Progressive Muscle [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

[…] studies: Normal MRI: Muscle Proximal legs Selective early involvement: Semitendinosus & Obturator externus Proximal more than distal involvement in individual muscles Adductor [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type A4

[…] and then extends to the shoulder girlde Difficulty in rising and climbing Calf pseudo-hypertrophy (muscle atrophy due to increase in fat and connective tissue) May develop [medchrome.com]

Clinical features: Normal at birth with onset of symptoms by age 5 Progressive muscular weakness Usually wheelchair-bound by age 10-12 Weakness begins in the pelvic girdle muscles [medchrome.com]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D

Early-Onset Myopathy with Fatal Cardiomyopathy

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C14

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Symptoms may additionally include: enlargement (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle and tongue, diseases of the heart muscle ( cardiomyopathy ), and respiratory abnormalities. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

muscle hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 EMG: myopathic abnormalities 0003458 Flexion contracture Flexed joint that cannot be straightened 0001371 Juvenile [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2E

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Showing of 23 | 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Broad-based gait Wide based walk 0002136 Calf muscle hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 Delayed speech [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [lgmd-info.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2G

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 Difficulty climbing stairs Difficulty walking up stairs 0003551 Difficulty running 0009046 Difficulty walking Difficulty [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Clinical features include proximal involvement and marked weakness and/or atrophy in the distal muscles of the legs. Asymmetric calf hypertrophy is a common sign. [link.springer.com]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1G

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Overgrowth ( hypertrophy ) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [familydiagnosis.com]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2J

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2Q

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C

Showing of 37 | 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Abnormal macrophage morphology 0004311 Broad-based gait Wide based walk 0002136 Calf muscle hypertrophy Increased size [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Upper Limb Hypertrophy

Calf muscle hypertrophy in late onset pompe's disease. [amhsjournal.org]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Check muscle bulk - calf muscle (pseudo-) hypertrophy or wasting may suggest muscle or joint disease. [pmmonline.org]

Hoffmann Syndrome

Short stature, calf muscle hypertrophy. His developmental assessment showed normal gross motor milestones. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our patient presented with predominant proximal muscle weakness and hypertrophy of calf muscles. [ijnpnd.com]

She had coarse facial feature, athletic build and hypertrophy of both calf muscles. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C9

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Showing of 27 | 80%-99% of people have these symptoms Generalized muscle weakness 0003324 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Ankle contracture 0006466 Calf muscle hypertrophy [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2L

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Our case describes a patient with joint and muscle pain, with mild calf and thigh muscle hypertrophy. [ped-rheum.biomedcentral.com]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2F

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C4

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [lgmd-info.org]

Calf hypertrophy, cardiomyopathy, respiratory impairment, tendon contractures, scoliosis, and exercise-induced myoglobinuria may be observed. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C3

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Erb Muscular Dystrophy

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

hypertrophy Especially calf May be generalized Increases with age Most commonly due to: Muscle replacement by fat & connective tissue Some relatively spared muscles may have [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

of certain muscles such as the calf muscle. [rarediseases.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1F

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [lgmd-info.org]

of certain muscles such as the calf muscle. [rarediseases.org]

Autosomal Recessive Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [lgmd-info.org]

of certain muscles such as the calf muscle. [rarediseases.org]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C2

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles occurs in some people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Isaac Syndrome

Showing of 11 | Medical Terms Other Names Learn More: HPO ID 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Calf muscle hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 EEG abnormality [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Miyoshi Myopathy Type 1

[…] have these symptoms Calf muscle hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 Decreased/absent ankle reflexes 0200101 Deposits immunoreactive to beta-amyloid protein [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] weakness Quadriceps weakness 0003731 Shoulder girdle muscle weakness Weak shoulder muscles 0003547 Tibialis atrophy 0011399 Tibialis muscle weakness 0008963 5%-29% of people [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] with exercise Muscle pain, exercise-induced [ more ] 0003738 Pelvic girdle muscle weakness 0003749 Proximal amyotrophy Wasting of muscles near the body 0007126 Quadriceps muscle [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]