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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
The incidence of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is approximately 20 per 100,00 births worldwide. In 2010, the prevalence of Duchenne/ [[Becker's muscular dystrophy|Becker muscular dystrophy]] was estimated to be 1.38 per 10,000 male individuals, ages 5 to 24 years. The [[mortality rate]] of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is 100%. The [[Symptom|symptoms]] of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] commonly presents in [[children]] younger than 5 years of age. Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] usually affects individuals of the Hispanic race. Non-Hispanic white or black individuals are less likely to develop DMD. Since the disease is [[X-linked|X-link recessive]], almost all of the [[patients]] are male but we may have some [[female]] [[Carrier|carriers]] with [[Symptom|symptoms]] as well. | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
The most potent risk factor in the development of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is consanguinity marriage. | The most potent risk factor in the development of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is [[consanguinity]] marriage. | ||
==Screening== | ==Screening== | ||
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. | There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. | ||
==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | ||
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===History and Symptoms=== | ===History and Symptoms=== | ||
The hallmark of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is [[muscle weakness]]. A positive history of a family member with Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] and history of consanguinity marriage in their parents is suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. The most common [[Symptom|symptoms]] of [[muscle weakness]] specially in the [[lower limbs]], difficulty rising from a sitting position, [[Gait abnormality|balance problems]], [[toe walking]], grow retardation, [[clumsiness]], frequent falls, multiple [[fractures]], increase the size of the back of the lower [[leg]], curvature of the [[spine]], and [[breathing]] problems. Less common [[Symptom|symptoms]] of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include mild [[cognitive impairment]] ([[OCD]], [[anxiety]], [[autism]], [[ADHD]]) and [[developmental delay]]. | |||
===Physical Examination=== | ===Physical Examination=== | ||
Physical examination of patients with Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is usually remarkable for waddling [[gait]], [[Tachypnea]] or [[bradypnea]], decreased [[chest expansion]], [[lordosis]], [[scoliosis]], calf [[muscle hypertrophy]], [[foot drop]], tight heel cord, backward bending of the [[knee]], and [[muscle atrophy]] in [[thighs]] and [[Buttocks|buttock]]. | |||
===Laboratory Findings=== | ===Laboratory Findings=== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] include increased level of [[CPK]], [[transaminases]], and [[aldolase]]. | |||
===Electrocardiogram=== | ===Electrocardiogram=== | ||
An [[ECG]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. Findings on an [[ECG]] suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] include [[tachycardia]], [[shortened PR interval]], increased [[QRS complex|QRS]] duration, and [[prolonged QT interval]]. | |||
===X-ray=== | ===X-ray=== | ||
An [[x-ray]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. Findings on an [[x-ray]] suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] include enlarged [[heart]] on [[x-ray]], [[scoliosis]], gracile [[bones]], hypoinflated [[Lung|lungs]], and [[soft tissue]] translucency ([[fat tissue]]). | |||
===Echocardiography and Ultrasound=== | ===Echocardiography and Ultrasound=== | ||
[[Ultrasound Research Interface|Ultrasound]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. Finding on an [[ultrasound]] suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is increased [[muscle]] [[echogenicity]] as a result of [[muscle cells]] replacement by [[fat]] and [[Connective tissue cells|connective tissue]] and normal [[muscle]] thickness. | |||
===CT scan=== | ===CT scan=== | ||
[[CT scan]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. Findings on [[CT scan]] suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] include [[Fat|fatty]] infiltration which leads to low attenuation and [[muscle]] pseudohypertrophy. | |||
===MRI=== | ===MRI=== | ||
[[Lower limb]] [[MRI]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. Findings on [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] include high T1-weighted signal in affected [[muscles]]. | |||
===Other Imaging Findings=== | ===Other Imaging Findings=== | ||
There are no other imaging findings associated with Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. | |||
===Other Diagnostic Studies=== | ===Other Diagnostic Studies=== | ||
Other diagnostic studies for Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] include [[genetic testing]], [[muscle biopsy]], [[Electromyography]]. | |||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Duchenne muscular dystrophy was first discovered by Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne, a French neurologist, in 1860s. The association between genetic mutations and Duchenne muscular dystrophy was made in 1986. In 1987, dystrophin gene on X chromosome were first implicated in the pathogenesis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Classification
There is no established system for the classification of Duchenne muscular dystrophy but according to the Functional Classification System for DMD (AFCSD), there are 5 stages of Duchenne muscular dystrophy based on the gross motor function.
Pathophysiology
It is understood that Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the result of genetic mutation of dystrophin gene located on X-chromosome. Duchenne muscular dystrophy arises from muscle cells, which are involved in muscular contraction. Dystrophin protein is a part of the protein complex named dystrophin-associated protein complex (DAPC) which acts as an anchor that connect the intracellular cytoskeleton proteins such as α-dystrobrevin, syncoilin, synemin, sarcoglycan, dystroglycan, and sarcospan to the extracellular matrix. On microscopic histopathological analysis, replacement of muscle by fat and connective tissue, muscle degeneration, muscle regeneration, and opaque hypertrophic fibers are characteristic findings of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Causes
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene which is located on the human X chromosome.
Differentiating Duchenne muscular dystrophy from Other Diseases
Duchenne muscular dystrophy must be differentiated from other diseases that cause muscle weakness, hypotonia, or paralysis such as adult botulism, infant botulism, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Eaton Lambert syndrome, myasthenia gravis, electrolyte disturbance, organophosphate toxicity, tick paralysis, tetrodotoxin poisoning, stroke, poliomyelitis, transverse myelitis, neurosyphilis, multiple sclerosis exacerbation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and inflammatory myopathy.
Epidemiology and Demographics
The incidence of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is approximately 20 per 100,00 births worldwide. In 2010, the prevalence of Duchenne/ Becker muscular dystrophy was estimated to be 1.38 per 10,000 male individuals, ages 5 to 24 years. The mortality rate of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is 100%. The symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy commonly presents in children younger than 5 years of age. Duchenne muscular dystrophy usually affects individuals of the Hispanic race. Non-Hispanic white or black individuals are less likely to develop DMD. Since the disease is X-link recessive, almost all of the patients are male but we may have some female carriers with symptoms as well.
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is consanguinity marriage.
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
If left untreated, 100% of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy may progress to develop heart failure, respiratory failure, and death. Common complications of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include cardiomyopathy with heart failure, respiratory failure, cataracts, decreased movement, depression, contractures, mental impairment, scoliosis, and failure to thrive. Prognosis is generally poor, and the mortality rate of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is approximately 100%.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
The hallmark of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is muscle weakness. A positive history of a family member with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and history of consanguinity marriage in their parents is suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The most common symptoms of muscle weakness specially in the lower limbs, difficulty rising from a sitting position, balance problems, toe walking, grow retardation, clumsiness, frequent falls, multiple fractures, increase the size of the back of the lower leg, curvature of the spine, and breathing problems. Less common symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include mild cognitive impairment (OCD, anxiety, autism, ADHD) and developmental delay.
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is usually remarkable for waddling gait, Tachypnea or bradypnea, decreased chest expansion, lordosis, scoliosis, calf muscle hypertrophy, foot drop, tight heel cord, backward bending of the knee, and muscle atrophy in thighs and buttock.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include increased level of CPK, transaminases, and aldolase.
Electrocardiogram
An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an ECG suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include tachycardia, shortened PR interval, increased QRS duration, and prolonged QT interval.
X-ray
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include enlarged heart on x-ray, scoliosis, gracile bones, hypoinflated lungs, and soft tissue translucency (fat tissue).
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Finding on an ultrasound suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is increased muscle echogenicity as a result of muscle cells replacement by fat and connective tissue and normal muscle thickness.
CT scan
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include fatty infiltration which leads to low attenuation and muscle pseudohypertrophy.
MRI
Lower limb MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on MRI suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include high T1-weighted signal in affected muscles.
Other Imaging Findings
There are no other imaging findings associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other diagnostic studies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy include genetic testing, muscle biopsy, Electromyography.