Becker Muscular Dystrophy
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synonyms:Becker Muscular Dystrophy, BMD
ICD-9
Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History
- Deficiency of dystrophin. Dystrophin is structural protein in skeletal and cardiac muscle. Links intracellular actin framework to extracellular matrix.
- x-linked inheritance
- Ambulatory into teen years. Life expectancy limited to 4th decade.
Anatomy
Clinical Evaluation
Xray / Diagnositc Tests
Classification / Treatment
- Corticosteriods
- Current research aimed at genetic modification of dystrophic muscle cells to express dystrophin.
- Prone to cardiomyophathy(need cardiology evaluation)
Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis
Complications
Follow-up Care
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