ICD-11 definition : Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe X-linked myopathy caused by mutation
in the dystrophin gene with symptoms appearing before the age of 6 with a rapid disease
progression. Symptoms may include fatigue, learning difficulties (the IQ can be below
75), Muscle weakness, problems with motor skills, frequent falls and progressive difficulty
walking.;
ICD-11 inclusion : Duchenne motor neuron disease; Duchenne type dystrophy; muscular dystrophy, Duchenne type; Duchenne-Griesinger disease;
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe X-linked myopathy caused by mutation
in the dystrophin gene with symptoms appearing before the age of 6 with a rapid disease
progression. Symptoms may include fatigue, learning difficulties (the IQ can be below
75), Muscle weakness, problems with motor skills, frequent falls and progressive difficulty
walking.