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Duchenne muscular dystrophy x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include enlarged heart on x-ray, scoliosis, gracile bones, hypoinflated lungs, and soft tissue translucency (fat tissue).
X Ray
X Ray
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Duchenne muscular dystrophy include:[1]
- Enlarged heart on x-ray
- Scoliosis
- Gracile bones
- Hypoinflated lungs
- Soft tissue translucency (fat tissue)
References
References
- ↑ Heymsfield, S.B.; McNish, T.; Perkins, J.V.; Felner, J.M. (1978). “Sequence of cardiac changes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy”. American Heart Journal. 95 (3): 283–294. doi:10.1016/0002-8703(78)90358-7. ISSN 0002-8703.
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