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Screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

R A Smith1, M Rogers, D M Bradley

  • 1Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Wales, College of Medicine, Cardiff.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|July 1, 1989
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Screening 18-month-old boys not walking for high creatine kinase activity can detect Duchenne muscular dystrophy. However, population-based screening is not cost-effective due to low detection rates.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics
  • Neuromuscular Disorders

Background:

  • Early detection of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Community developmental screening programs offer opportunities for targeted health assessments.

Observation:

  • A Welsh program screened 18-month-old boys not walking for elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels.
  • Out of 25,229 boys, 338 were identified as not walking and underwent further testing.

Findings:

  • Two cases of Duchenne muscular dystrophy were diagnosed among the boys with elevated CK levels.
  • The detection rate for DMD through this screening method was low, deeming it not population-based justifiable.

Implications:

  • Targeted CK screening in non-ambulatory 18-month-old boys is valuable when feasible.

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  • Widespread population screening for DMD at this age is not recommended due to low yield.