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Douche’s Muscular dystrophy

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Muscular dystrophy 
Boys 3-7. 
Pseudo hypertrophy of calves, ms replaced by fat. 
Recessive x-linked. 
Inc. CPK
Grower's Maneuver
Waddling gait
Proximal ms affected
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FASCIOSCAPULOHUMERAL DYSTROPHY

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Autosomal dominant form of MD in adults, that affects the face, scapula, upper arms.

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Limb Girdle Dystrophy

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Autosomal class of MD. 
Effects hips and shoulders
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Myotonic Dystrophy

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Can’t relax ms.
Cataracts
Insulin resistance