Problem

Becker muscular dystrophy

Nature:
Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) has its onset during adolescence or adulthood. The symptoms are almost identical to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but often much less severe. There can be significant heart involvements. The disease progresses more slowly and is more variable than Duchenne with survival well into mid to late adulthood.
Broader Problems:
Muscular dystrophy
Narrower Problems:
Becker's disease
Related Problems:
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST