Muscle-hypertrophy: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for muscle hypertrophy

Myotonia Congenita

We report two cases in which orbital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) imaging showed extraocular muscle hypertrophy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Statistics from Altmetric.com Muscle hypertrophy myotonia congenita A 28 year old male presented to our neurology service with stiffness of a few years’ duration in all muscles [jnnp.bmj.com]

Individuals with MC can develop muscular hypertrophy despite little physical activity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Paramyotonia Congenita

[…] stiffness ; Muscle weakness ; Myalgia ; Neonatal hypotonia ; Paradoxical myotonia ; Percussion myotonia ; Phenotypic variability ; Skeletal muscle hypertrophy Associated [mousephenotype.org]

This "overuse" of the muscle results in the muscle becoming enlarged and bulky (called muscle hypertrophy). [encyclopedia.com]

INCLUDED Classification genetic, neurological Phenotypes Autosomal dominant inheritance ; Feeding difficulties ; Handgrip myotonia ; Infantile onset ; Inspiratory stridor ; Muscle [mousephenotype.org]

Acquired Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

HIATUS HERNIA, PYLORIC MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY AND CONTRACTED ... 21.02.2013 · The incidence of a contracted prepyloric segment in cases of hiatus hernia in adults was determined [weightssimpson.tk]

A common form is due to muscle hypertrophy (pyloric stenosis, hypertrophic) seen in infants. [icd10data.com]

The classic radiographic signs are the “string sign” and the “shoulder sign” caused by the hypertrophied muscle protruding into the gastric channel. [ipeg.org]

Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

The circular muscle hypertrophies and the thickened muscle reduces the lumen of the pyloric channel and also elongates it. [sonoworld.com]

Hypertrophy of the musculature of pyloric antrum, especially the circular muscle fibres, causing failure of pylorus to relax. Duodenum is normal. [medicinembbs.blogspot.com]

A common form is due to muscle hypertrophy (PYLORIC STENOSIS, HYPERTROPHIC) seen in infants. [fpnotebook.com]

Upper Limb Hypertrophy

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

Muscle Hypertrophy Routine Chapter 10 - Cardio during a Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Routine Chapter 11 - Nutrition for a Stubborn Muscle Hypertrophy Program Chapter 12 - Workout [bodybuilding.com]

Forearm muscles might have a greater potential for hypertrophy than upper arm muscles in children. [journals.plos.org]

Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome

Clinical manifestations of this disease began at birth with marked generalized muscle hypertrophy, stiffness, myotonia and multiple skeletal deformities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

hypertrophy, clinical myotonia, and continuous muscle fiber activity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Schwartz-Jampel syndrome generally presents in childhood with short stature, limited joint mobility, masklike facies with blepharophimosis, myotonia, and often muscle hypertrophy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2C

Muscle wasting affected mainly limb-girdle and trunk muscles; calf muscle hypertrophy was usually present. [link.springer.com]

Myoedema, or mounding of the muscle after percussion, may be observed. Patients may also have proximal weakness, muscle hypertrophy, or myalgias. [checkorphan.org]

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

1471-2261-14-34-S1.ogv 1,7 s, 1 280 720; 333 KB Riproduci file multimediale Solitary-accessory-and-papillary-muscle-hypertrophy-manifested-as-dynamic-mid-wall-obstruction-and [commons.wikimedia.org]

Papillary muscle hypertrophy that produced midcavitary obstruction and systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve was the most consistent manifestation of HCM. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The hypertrophy, however, was often not confined to the papillary muscles. [doi.org]

Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Type 4

[…] lordosis, hypertrophy appearance in muscles, hip, knee and ankle joints had limitation of movement and inability to walk. [abstracts.eurospe.org]

hypertrophy, lack of adipose tissue, splenomegaly, hirsutism (excessive hairiness) and hypertriglyceridemia.[5] Fatty liver and muscle hypertrophy arise from the fact that [en.wikipedia.org]

hypertrophy Increased skeletal muscle cells 0003712 Spinal rigidity Reduced spine movement 0003306 Splenomegaly Increased spleen size 0001744 Tachycardia Fast heart rate [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Myotonia Congenita Type Thomsen

Statistics from Altmetric.com Muscle hypertrophy myotonia congenita A 28 year old male presented to our neurology service with stiffness of a few years’ duration in all muscles [jnnp.bmj.com]

Due to chronic increased skeletal muscle activity, usually muscle hypertrophy and body “builder-like appearance” is found. [myotonia.com.hr]

Affected individuals had isolated myotonia without muscle weakness, hypotrophy, or hypertrophy. [mda.org.au]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2E

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]

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

Hoffmann Syndrome

Facial features with hypertrophy of the facial muscle ( Masseter Muscle) Figure 2. Girl with pseudomuscular hypertrophy in Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome. [ojhas.org]

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

Muscle hypertrophy with fatigue, weakness, and slow and somewhat clumsy movements; associated with myxedema and pseudomyotonia. [whonamedit.com]

Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Type 1

All children had widespread absence of adipose tissue from infancy together with apparent muscle hypertrophy and hepatomegaly. [cags.org.ae]

The other cardinal signs are acanthosis nigricans, hypertrichosis, and muscle hypertrophy. [ijpd.in]

hypertrophy, lack of adipose tissue, splenomegaly, hirsutism (excessive hairiness) and hypertriglyceridemia.[5] Fatty liver and muscle hypertrophy arise from the fact that [en.wikipedia.org]

Pyloric Stenosis

We present this series as an illuminating depiction of the development of muscle hypertrophy in patients with pyloric stenosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A common form is due to muscle hypertrophy (PYLORIC STENOSIS, HYPERTROPHIC) seen in infants. [fpnotebook.com]

Definition (NCI) Narrowing of the pyloric lumen caused either by hypertrophy of the surrounding muscles or tissue scarring due to a chronic peptic ulcer. [fpnotebook.com]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2G

Showing of 17 Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO Areflexia of lower limbs 0002522 Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007 Calf muscle hypertrophy [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

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

Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy

The major symptoms of Lawrence-Seip syndrome or generalized lipodystrophy consist of muscle hypertrophy, loss of subcutaneous fat, hyperlipaemia, diabetes mellitus and acanthosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition to hepatomegaly, accelerated growth, muscle hypertrophy, lack of adipose tissue, hirsutism and hypertriglyceridemia, which are the characteristics of the syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All children had widespread absence of adipose tissue from infancy together with apparent muscle hypertrophy and hepatomegaly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type B5

Onset within the first few years of life predicts a Duchenne-like progression with muscle hypertrophy in the thigh and tongue, and lost independent walking during second decade [egl-eurofins.com]

Thus, overexpressing Smad7 suppresses Smad2/3 signaling, promotes muscle hypertrophy and prevents muscle wasting. [aavogen.com]

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C14

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

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

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2J

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

muscle hypertrophy Increased size of calf muscles 0008981 Generalized hypotonia Decreased muscle tone Low muscle tone [ more ] 0001290 Pelvic girdle muscle weakness 0003749 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2Q

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1H

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 muscle may also occur. [rarediseases.org]

[…] fiber atrophy Limb muscle weakness Calf muscle hypertrophy Difficulty running Quadriceps muscle atrophy Elevated alkaline phosphatase Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy Muscle [mendelian.co]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2F

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

Muscle hypertrophy, especially enlarged calves, is a common feature as are cramps and rippling muscle disease. [mdfgauteng.org]

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Integrin Alpha-7 Deficiency

[…] disease (MEB); Fukuyama CMD (FCMD); CMD with muscle hypertrophy (MDC1C); CMD with severe intellectual impairment and abnormal glycosylation (MDC1D); Rigid spine syndrome [bio2rdf.org]

hypertrophy; CMD with muscle hypertrophy and respiratory failure; CMD with myasthenic syndrome; and Ullrich CMD; see individual listings for different types Molecular basis [mda.org]

MDC1C is characterized by early onset, inability to achieve independent ambulation, muscle hypertrophy, marked elevation of serum creatine kinases, no brain involvement, a [dmd.nl]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C5

Onset within the first few years of life predicts a Duchenne-like progression with muscle hypertrophy in the thigh and tongue, and lost independent walking during second decade [egl-eurofins.com]

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

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

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

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy Type 2

The other cardinal signs are acanthosis nigricans, hypertrichosis, and muscle hypertrophy. [ijpd.in]

Hepatomegaly secondary to hepatic steatosis and skeletal muscle hypertrophy occur in all affected individuals. [flybase.org]

Skeletal muscle hypertrophy occurs in all affected individuals as a result of lipid storage in skeletal muscle. Phenotype Correlations by Gene BSCL2. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C9

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

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

Bruxism

Signs and symptoms of bruxism (such as teeth grinding, jaw clenching, abnormal tooth wear, facial muscle hypertrophy, pain, or fatigue) had to be determined by questionnaire [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract To analyze the relationships between temporalis and masseter muscle hypertrophy and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacement in patients with severe bruxism [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical diagnosis is based on the presence of abnormal tooth wear, jaw muscle discomfort (fatigue or pain), jaw lock upon awakening and masseter muscle hypertrophy ( AASD [doi.org]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C3

Muscle weakness, hypertrophy or contractures (including calf and tongue hypertrophy). Note: The mode of presentation and the pattern of muscle involvement. [patient.info]

The clinical picture consists of mostly symmetrical, atrophic muscular dystrophy, with rare muscle hypertrophy. [radiopaedia.org]

Muscle hypertrophy, especially enlarged calves, is a common feature as are cramps and rippling muscle disease. [mdfgauteng.org]

Bronchitis

The presence of squamous metaplasia, inflammatory cells, fibrosis and muscle hypertrophy in the peripheral airways was similar in exsmokers and smokers with mild COPD. [doi.org]

Smoking can also increase airway resistance via vagally mediated smooth muscle constriction. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Smoking impairs ciliary movement, inhibits the function of alveolar macrophages, and leads to hypertrophy and hyperplasia of mucus-secreting glands. [emedicine.medscape.com]