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Muscular dystrophies
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largest group of muscular diseases in children (9 types), all terminal
All have genetic origin |
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
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Most severe and most common
X-linked inheritance (inherited mother to son) Absence of dystrophin (Protein needed for muscle cell maintenance) |
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Onset of DMD
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3 to 5 years
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Achondroplasia (dwarfism)...remind parents that...
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Normal Intelligence!
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