Author/Authors :
Taghavi, Sepideh Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Mirtajaddini, Marzieh Cardiovascular Research Center - Kerman University of Medical Sciences - Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Chenaghlou, Maryam Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Naderi, Nasim Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Amin, Ahmad Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rezaeian, Nahid Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Alemzadeh-Ansari, Mohammad Javad Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Introduction: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-linked disease and the carriers are almost asymptomatic but rarely, they may
present with muscular and even cardiac manifestations.
Case Presentation: This report presents a 41-year-oldfemale case as a carrier of Duchennemuscular dystrophywho presented at our
centre with cardiomyopathy, 2.5 months after delivery. Three differential diagnoses including DCM, postpartum cardiomyopathy
and cardiomyopathy due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy were considered for this case. According to findings of patient’s CMR,
cardiomyopathy due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy was recognized as the most probable disease in this case.
Conclusions: Based on the undertaken investigations, screening with cardiac MRI and echocardiography is recommended for carriers.
Keywords :
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy , Carrier , Cardiomyopathy , Delivery
