Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 62 No 3 (2022): May 2022

Non-ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy: observations, interventions, and outcomes on a single case

Sevria Yetty Anggraina Noer (Universitas Gadjah Mada - RSUP dr. Sardjito)
Sunartini Sunartini (Universitas Gadjah Mada - RSUP dr. Sardjito)
Purnomo Suryantoro (Universitas Gadjah Mada - RSUP dr. Sardjito)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jul 2022

Abstract

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a X-linked recessive gene defect manifesting as a fatal, progressive neuromuscular disease. Treatment goals aim to inhibit disease progression, increase patients’ quality of life, and lengthen life expectancy. We report here a single case of non-ambulatory DMD.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...