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What is the likely outcome for someone with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
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See below: Patients with duchenne muscular dystrophy will have progressive muscle weakness that will ultimately lead to problems with respiration and heart function. There is no known cure, so treatments are focused on improving symptoms and quality of life.
Answered 11/14/2012
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