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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Causes
Causes of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Some boys who get Duchenne muscular dystrophy have no family history of muscle disorders. However, Duchenne usually is passed from the mother to child through an abnormal gene in the mother's DNA. The mother can carry the defective gene without knowing it or having any symptoms of a neuromuscular disease.
Genetic Testing for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of many types of muscular dystrophy. Children with suspected Duchenne muscular dystrophy often will undergo genetic testing to confirm a diagnosis. Parents may also undergo genetic testing to determine if they carry an abnormal gene for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The Stanford Neuromuscular Program works closely with our colleagues in the Clinical Genomics Service to test for gene abnormalities when they suspect an individual may have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We process DNA samples at our in-house laboratory for accurate results.
Our experienced team interprets your genetic testing results to provide your doctors the information they need to provide more personalized and precise care for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients.
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