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The Persistence of Duchenne vs Becker Muscular Dystrophies: Vive la Difference?
This article reviews the differences between Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies. Although both are linked to mutations in the DMD gene, patients present with varying degrees of severity. The article highlights the importance of microvariants and mutation locations in disease outcomes and discusses the limitations of current diagnostic categories. It proposes the use of the term "dystrophinopathies" to better reflect the wide spectrum of symptoms.
