Diagnosis of becker muscular dystrophy: Results of Re-analysis of DNA samples
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2015-01-01
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Straathof, Chiara S M
Van Heusden, Dave
Ippel, Pieternella F.
Post, Jan G.
Voermans, Nicol C.
De Visser, Marianne
Brusse, Esther
Van Den Bergen, Janneke C.
Van Der Kooi, Anneke J.
Verschuuren, Jan J G M
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Abstract
Introduction: The phenotype of Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is highly variable, and the disease may be underdiagnosed. We searched for new mutations in the DMD gene in a cohort of previously undiagnosed patients who had been referred in the period 1985-1995. Methods: All requests for DNA analysis of the DMD gene in probands with suspected BMD were re-evaluated. If the phenotype was compatible with BMD, and no deletions or duplications were detected, DNA samples were screened for small mutations. Results: In 79 of 185 referrals, no mutation was found. Analysis could be performed on 31 DNA samples. Seven different mutations, including 3 novel ones, were found. Long-term clinical follow-up is described. Conclusions: Refining DNA analysis in previously undiagnosed cases can identify mutations in the DMD gene and provide genetic diagnosis of BMD. A delayed diagnosis can still be valuable for the proband or the relatives of BMD patients.
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Becker muscular dystrophy, Diagnosis, DNA, Dystrophinopathy, Muscle disease, Taverne, Clinical Neurology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Physiology (medical), Physiology
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Straathof, C S M, Van Heusden, D, Ippel, P F, Post, J G, Voermans, N C, De Visser, M, Brusse, E, Van Den Bergen, J C, Van Der Kooi, A J, Verschuuren, J J G M & Ginjaar, H B 2015, 'Diagnosis of becker muscular dystrophy : Results of Re-analysis of DNA samples', Muscle & Nerve, vol. 53, no. 1, pp. 44-48. https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.24691