An X-linked recessive muscle disease caused by an inability to synthesize DYSTROPHIN, which is involved with maintaining the integrity of the sarcolemma. Muscle fibers undergo a process that features degeneration and regeneration. Clinical manifestations include proximal weakness in the first few years of life, pseudohypertrophy, cardiomyopathy (see MYOCARDIAL DISEASES), and an increased incidence of impaired mentation. Becker muscular dystrophy is a closely related condition featuring a later onset of disease (usually adolescence) and a slowly progressive course. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1415)

Descriptor ID	D020388
MeSH Number(s)	C05.651.534.500.300 C10.668.491.175.500.300 C16.320.322.562 C16.320.577.300
Concept/Terms	Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Childhood Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Duchenne-Type Progressive Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne Type Progressive Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy, Pseudohypertrophic Progressive, Duchenne Type Muscular Dystrophy, Pseudohypertrophic Dystrophies, Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy, Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Muscular Dystrophies, Pseudohypertrophic Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophies Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy, Pseudohypertrophic, Childhood Progressive Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Type Pseudohypertrophic Childhood Muscular Dystrophy Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy, Childhood Childhood Muscular Dystrophy, Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy, Childhood, Pseudohypertrophic Becker Muscular Dystrophy Becker Muscular Dystrophy Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Muscular Dystrophy, Becker

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