Absence of Gluteal Muscle

Definition

Definition of Absence of Gluteal Muscle
The congenital absence of the gluteal muscle was described in 1976, as occurring in a brother and sister with absence of gluteal muscles and with spina bifida occulta. It was thought to be caused by an autosomal recessive gene.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Absence of Gluteal Muscle
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Absence of gluteal muscle includes the 2 symptoms listed below:

1. Absent gluteal muscle
2. Spina bifida occulta

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Absence of Gluteal Muscle
Signs and symptoms of Absence of gluteal muscle may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Absence of gluteal muscle symptoms.

Prognosis

Prognosis of Absence of Gluteal Muscle
Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

1. Muscle Conditions
2. Musculoskeletal Conditions
3. Congenital Conditions - Physical Defects
4. Pelvic Conditions
5. Genetic Conditions
6. Congenital Conditions

Treatment

Treatment of Absence of Gluteal Muscle
This condition can be improved with the use of exercise and massage.