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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

ICD-10: G71.01MeSH: D020388ORPHA: 98896

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

Overview

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe type of muscular dystrophy that primarily affects boys.

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Delayed speech and language developmentGlobal developmental delayMotor delaySpecific learning disabilityFlexion contractureCardiomyopathyRespiratory insufficiencyWaddling gaitScoliosisSkeletal muscle atrophyElevated circulating creatine kinase concentrationProgressive muscle weaknessProximal muscle weaknessCalf muscle hypertrophyCognitive impairment

Classification & Codes

ICD-10 Code

G71.01

MeSH Code

D020388

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:98896
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10G71.01
MeSHD020388
OrphanetORPHA:98896
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record15 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO