Dystrophic changes in masticatory muscles related chewing problems and malocclusions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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- 作者：L. van den Engel-Hoeka ; Lenie.vandenEngel-Hoek@radboudumc.nl" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; I.J.M. de Groota ; L.T. Sieb ; H.W. van Bruggenc ; S.A.F. de Groota ; C.E. Erasmusd ; N. van Alfend
- 关键词：Duchenne muscular dystrophy ; Chewing problems ; Tongue hypertrophy ; Malocclusion ; Masticatory muscles
- 刊名：Neuromuscular Disorders
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：June 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：26
- 期：6
- 页码：354-360
- 全文大小：934 K
文摘
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In DMD, problems with mastication are found in the early stages of the disease.
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Masseter muscle weakness and malocclusions were responsible for hampered chewing.
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Early detection is essential and can lead to timely intervention.