The introduction of steroid treatment and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has resulted in increased life expectancy. DMD is no longer a pediatric disease. Patients are now transitioning to adult life. In this context new clinical problems are being recognized, some of them extremely serious and potentially fatal. Understanding this new emerging phenotype is key to anticipating problems and further optimizing patient care. We reviewed medical records of DMD patients 25 years and older from our database.
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