This article provides general information about myopathy — a group of diseases characterized by primary damage to muscle tissue. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, classification, and diagnostic methods of myopathies are discussed. In particular, the differences between hereditary and acquired myopathies and their main forms (e.g., Duchenne dystrophy, mitochondrial myopathies) are analyzed in detail. Modern treatment approaches such as symptomatic therapy, rehabilitation, and gene therapy options are also considered. This article is of theoretical and practical significance for medical professionals and students in terms of early diagnosis and effective treatment.

myopathy, muscular dystrophy, clinical symptoms, genetic disease, treatment.

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