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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Proximal upper limb muscle hypertrophy
  1. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 
    ... most affected are those closest to the body (proximal muscles), specifically the muscles of the shoulders, upper arms, pelvic area, and thighs.The severity, age of onset, and features of limb-girdle muscle dystrophy vary among the many subtypes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/limb-girdle-muscular-dystrophy - Genetics
  2. CAV3-related distal myopathy 
    ... to 30 seconds and may be painful. Overgrowth (hypertrophy) of the calf muscles can also occur in CAV3-related distal myopathy. The muscles closer to the center of the body (proximal muscles) such as the thighs and upper arms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/cav3-related-distal-myopathy - Genetics