Gigantic Stomach: A Rare Manifestation of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is characterized by degeneration and atrophy of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles after a latent period of apparently normal development and function. The gastrointestinal manifestations start in the second decade of life and are mainly due to atrophy of smooth...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Dhaliwal, Amaninder, Madiraju, Sarvani, Dhindsa, Banreet S, Hassen, Getaw W, Rochling, Fedja A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2019
Materias:
Genetics
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6609291/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31309032
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.4609
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Sumario:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is characterized by degeneration and atrophy of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles after a latent period of apparently normal development and function. The gastrointestinal manifestations start in the second decade of life and are mainly due to atrophy of smooth muscle layers.( )Refractory gastroparesis and chronic constipation can lead to severe gastric and small bowel dilatation, which can be life threatening. Here, we present a case of a 21-year-old male with a gigantic stomach secondary to DMD resolved with conservative management and no surgical intervention.

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