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[[Ultrasound Research Interface|Ultrasound]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]]. Finding on an [[ultrasound]] suggestive of Duchenne [[muscular dystrophy]] is | [[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. | ||
==Echocardiography/Ultrasound== | ==Echocardiography/Ultrasound== | ||
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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
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.
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include:[1][2]
- Increased muscle echogenicity as a result of muscle cells replacement by fat and connective tissue.
- Normal muscle thickness
References
- ↑ Wattjes MP, Kley RA, Fischer D (October 2010). "Neuromuscular imaging in inherited muscle diseases". Eur Radiol. 20 (10): 2447–60. doi:10.1007/s00330-010-1799-2. PMC 2940021. PMID 20422195.
- ↑ Pillen S, Arts IM, Zwarts MJ (June 2008). "Muscle ultrasound in neuromuscular disorders". Muscle Nerve. 37 (6): 679–93. doi:10.1002/mus.21015. PMID 18506712.