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[Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Case of atypical presentation and early diagnosis].
Archivos argentinos de pediatria - 1 Jun 2015
Cabezudo García Pablo, Moreno Medinilla Esther, Calvo Medina Rocío, Mora Ramírez María Dolores, Martínez Antón Jacinto
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of muscular dystrophy, with an incidence of 1/3300 male live births and a prevalence rate in the total population of 3/100000 individuals. It is often hereditary (X-linked recessive) but sporadic cases are also frequent. The average age at diagnosis is 4.83 years but an early diagnosis is possible. CLINICAL CASE: An 18-month male infant in...
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