A boy has progressive difficulty climbing stairs and a Gowers sign. Which test confirms the diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Genetic testing for a dystrophin gene mutation
- Step 1: The picture suggests Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
- Step 2: Creatine kinase is markedly raised.
Answer
Genetic testing for a dystrophin gene mutation.
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