Opinion|Videos|June 26, 2024

Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, provides an overview of the clinical presentation and diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), highlighting the role of CK testing and the pathophysiology of the disorder.

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  • Please describe clinical presentation and pathophysiology of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). How is DMD diagnosed?
  • Please explain the genetic basis of DMD, the most common hereditary neuromuscular disease.

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