What other names are there for myotonic dystrophy?
Myotonic dystrophy has been referred to by different names over the years: • Myotonic muscular dystrophy – often abbreviated as MMD • Myotonia atrophica – a Latin name, not commonly used • Dystrophia myotonica – a Latin name used by many doctors; often abbreviated as DM. The different types of DM are often referred to as DM1, DM2, or DM3. • DM1 is also known as Steinert’s Disease, named for the German doctor who first identified this disorder in 1909. • DM2 is also known as Proximal myotonic myopathy or PROMM. • Myotonic dystrophy should not be confused with other disorders with similar names (e.g.myotonia congentia [Thomsen’s disease] and congenital muscular dystrophy).
Myotonic dystrophy has been referred to by different names over the years: • Myotonic muscular dystrophy – often abbreviated as MMD • Myotonia atrophica – a Latin name, not commonly used • Dystrophia myotonica – a Latin name used by many doctors; often abbreviated as DM. The different types of DM are often referred to as DM1, DM2, or DM3. • DM1 is also known as Steinert’s Disease, named for the German doctor who first identified this disorder in 1909. • DM2 is also known as Proximal myotonic myopathy or PROMM. • Myotonic dystrophy should not be confused with other disorders with similar names (e.g.myotonia congentia [Thomsen’s disease] and congenital muscular dystrophy).
