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Unusual presentation as an adult onset painful myopathy in a Thai patient with Becker muscular dystrophy.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - 1 Feb 2011
Pithukpakorn Manop
Abstract excerpt
A Thai 37-years-old man presented with adult onset progressive proximal muscle weakness and generalized myalgia. Family history showed similar symptoms in several male relatives, compatible with X-linked recessive inheritance. Electromyography suggested myopathic process. Serum creatine kinase was highly elevated. Diagnosis of Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) was confirmed by genetic testing. His symptoms...
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