Catalog
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Link to WHO Definition
Duchenne muscular dystrophy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1479561744
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe X-linked myopathy caused by mutation in the dystrophin gene with symptoms appearing before the age of 6 with a rapid disease progression. Symptoms may include fatigue, learning difficulties (the IQ can be below 75), Muscle weakness, problems with motor skills, frequent falls and progressive difficulty walking.