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[Progressive Muscular Dystrophy of the Duchenne Type]

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Journal Z Rechtsmed
Specialty Forensic Sciences
Date 1986 Jan 1
PMID 3776359
Citations 1
Authors
M Risse
G Weiler
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Abstract

A case of sudden death is reported that occurred as a result of Duchenne type progressive muscular dystrophy with extreme myogenic changes. These changes consisted of extensive muscular lipomatous transformation, typical of the advanced stage of the disease. The heart showed myocardial fibrosis, the respiratory system acute tracheobronchitis with early signs of bronchopneumonia. The pattern of distribution of the changes in the musculature is discussed with regard to the sudden death as well as to the possibility that medical malpractice may have occurred.

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