Calf muscle pseudohypertrophy
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0003707
Enlargement of the muscles of the calf due to their replacement by connective tissue or fat. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C1839666
comment
Pseudohypertrophy of the calf musculature is commonly seen in certain muscular dystrophies but also with spinal muscular atrophy and other denervating conditions.
definition
Enlargement of the muscles of the calf due to their replacement by connective tissue or fat.
has exact synonym
Pseudohypertrophy of the calves
id
HP:0003707