Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of genetic condition is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
A
X linked recessive, mutation to dystrophin gene
2
Q
True or false: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy only affects females
A
False
Only only affects boys
3
Q
In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, muscle is replaced with…
A
adipose
4
Q
What are symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
A
Gower’s sign: difficulty getting up from lying down
Skeletal deformities (scoliosis, hyperlordosis)
5
Q
How is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diagnosed?
A
Prenatal scans
Genetic tests
6
Q
How is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy managed?
A
No treatment, purely supportive
7
Q
What is the life expectancy of patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
A
20-30 years
