Duchenne muscular dystrophy

An X-linked inherited disorder caused by mutations in the DMD gene found on the X chromosome. It is characterized by rapidly progressing muscle weakness and muscle atrophy initially involving the lower extremities and eventually affecting the whole body. It affects males whereas females can be carriers. The symptoms start before the age of six and may appear at infancy.

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10year old boy known case of duchenne muscular dystrophy with calf muscle hypertrophy and gowers sign positive. child has been performing good at school. cpk levels being 19000units on steroids since 4years currently presented with history ...See More

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No need to stop steriods , its most likely hallucination with poor insight child not able to describe looks like pseudo , we have many cross referals .Consider quetiapine or clozapine 50% chances child will hv independent psychosis , depre...


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