Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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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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