Reproductive carrier screening is an increasingly common practice used to identify pregnancies that are at risk for genetic disorders. Although most carriers are unaffected, carrier status for some conditions can lead to disease symptoms. The DMD gene is associated with X-linked Duchenne (DMD) and Becker (BMD) type muscular dystrophies, which are a spectrum of neuromuscular disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and cardiomyopathy. Testing for DMD is frequently offered as part of a reproductive carrier screening panel, even if there is no family history. Thus, some DMD carriers are identified unexpectedly. These individuals should be aware of potential disease manifestations and understand the recommended surveillance for cardiac disease
- Provider:Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
- Activity Link: https://www.obgproject.com/2022/08/17/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-dmd-and-prenatal-carrier-testing/
- Start Date: 2024-01-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-01-01 06:00:00
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