A Rare Case Report of Neurodegenerative Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Two Male Siblings

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an recessive X-linked mediated, musculoskeletal disorder that affects only males. It is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy where there is failure to manufacture dystrophin. Clinically, it is characterized by progressive muscle wasting eventuall...

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Published inInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 163 - 165
Main Authors Suneja, B, Suneja, E S, Adlakha, V K, Chandna, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers 01.08.2015
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Hereditary
Recessive
Disorder
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Summary:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an recessive X-linked mediated, musculoskeletal disorder that affects only males. It is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy where there is failure to manufacture dystrophin. Clinically, it is characterized by progressive muscle wasting eventually leading to premature death. This case report describes the genetic, oral and systemic findings in two cases of DMD in male siblings. How to cite this article: Suneja B, Suneja ES, Adlakha VK, Chandna P. A Rare Case Report of Neurodegenerative Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Two Male Siblings. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(2):163-165.
ISSN:0974-7052
0975-1904
DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1306