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Duchenne muscular dystrophy — Definition
Duchenne kas distrofisi / Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Due to the absence of dystrofin protein, resessive transition to X is a progressive muscle disease. Usually males give symptoms of 3-5 years in children and are characterized by proximal muscle weakness, walking disorder and a symptom of Gowers. Due to the retention of disease, respiratory and cardiac muscles, it is often resulted in death in 20 years. The diagnosis is subject to creatine kinasis height, muscle biopsy and genetic tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Duchenne kas distrofisi?
Duchenne kas distrofisi; due to the absence of dystrofin protein, resessive transition to X is a progressive muscle disease. Usually males give symptoms of 3-5 years in children and are characterized by proximal muscle weakness, walking disorder and a symptom of Gowers. Due to the retention of disease, respiratory and cardiac muscles, it is often resulted in death in 20 years. The diagnosis is subject to creatine kinasis height, muscle biopsy and genetic tests.
❓ What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Duchenne muscular dystrophy" is Duchenne kas distrofisi.
❓ Which medical field is Duchenne kas distrofisi related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.