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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (... : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Dystophin Mutation

Causes Overview Articles

Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly-worsening form of muscular dystrophy. It is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles. However, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition. This diso...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 11, 2006
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The first symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy are usually noticed in early childhood. Delays in developmental milestones, such as sitting and standing, are common. The affected child's gait is often a characteristic waddle or toe-walk. He ofte...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The first symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy are usually noticed in early childhood. Delays in developmental milestones, such as sitting and standing, are common. The affected child's gait is often a characteristic waddle or toe-walk. He ofte...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
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