Primary inherited myopathies caused by dysfunctional proteins of muscle fibers and extracellular matrix
Distribution of weakness, other associated symptoms, and disease prognosis depend on speci...
DMD: normal attainment of early motor milestones with subsequent abnormal gait and slowing gross motor development: clumsiness, waddling gait, frequent falls, difficulty running, or c...
Electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiogram, and consultation with a cardiologist at diagnosis and annually after age 10 years
Female carriers of DMD...
G71.0 Muscular dystrophy
G71.11 Myotonic muscular dystrophy
G71.2 Congenital myopathies
G71.8 Other primary disorders of muscles
73297009 muscular dystrophy (disorder)
76670001 Duchenne mu...
Primary care providers should have a low threshold to obtain serum CK as a screening test in the face of gross motor delay/muscular weakness, especially in boys.
Steroids should be init...
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