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Muscular dystrophy: Becker's MD

Types

Defining Characteristics

Variable onset (5-15y.o.), similar symptoms as DMD but later onset and less severe

Disease Development

X-linked recessive mutation resulting in decreased dystrophin

Potential Causes

Decreased dystrophin

Epidemiology

1/30,000 live births

Lab/Imaging

Similar histology to DMD

Complications

Longer life expectancy (40-60y.o.)