The muscular dystrophies

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: With transition to the genetic era, the number of muscular dystrophies has grown significantly, but so too has our understanding of their pathogenic underpinnings. Clinical features associated with each muscular dystrophy still guide us to the diagnosis. However, improved diagnostic abilities refine and expand phenotypic and genotypic correlates. This article discusses the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of these disorders. RECENT FINDINGS: Some important recent advancements include (1) a much greater understanding of the pathogenetic pathways underlying facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1; (2) the publication of diagnostic and treatment guidelines for Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and (3) further clarification of the many genetic muscle disorders presenting a limb-girdle pattern of weakness. SUMMARY: Muscular dystrophies are genetic, progressive, degenerative disorders with the primary symptom of muscle weakness. Duchenne, Becker, facioscapulohumeral, and myotonic muscular dystrophies are most prevalent and tend to have distinctive features helpful in diagnosis. The limb-girdle, Emery-Dreifuss, and oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophies are less common but often may also be diagnosed on the basis of phenotype. Researchers hope to help patients with future discoveries effective in slowing or halting disease progression, reversing or preventing underlying mechanisms, and repairing previously damaged muscle.

Idioma originalEnglish (US)
Páginas (desde-hasta)1535-1570
Número de páginas36
PublicaciónCONTINUUM Lifelong Learning in Neurology
Volumen19
N.º6
DOI
EstadoPublished - dic 2013
Publicado de forma externa

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology
  • Genetics(clinical)

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