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Duchenne muscular dystrophy echocardiography and ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
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
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
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.
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