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- Title
Psychiatric disorder among boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Authors
Fitzpatrick, Carol; Barry, Ciaran; Garvey, Criona; Fitzpatrick, C; Barry, C; Garvey, C
- Abstract
The prevalence of psychiatric disorder in 23 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy was assessed and compared to a matched control group. Dysthymic disorder and major depressive disorder occurred significantly more often among DMD boys than controls. Older boys with DMD were at greater risk of depressive disorder than younger boys. Possible aetiological factors and approaches to management are discussed.
- Publication
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 1986, Vol 28, Issue 5, p589
- ISSN
0012-1622
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1469-8749.1986.tb03900.x