Comprehensive management of acute respiratory distress in a 13-year-old female with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a case report
This case report highlights a rare presentation of acute respiratory distress in a female patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an underreported occurrence in clinical literature. It underscores the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach, integrating respiratory, neuromuscular, and nutritional management tailored to atypical presentations. By documenting sex-specific differences in disease progression and emphasizing individualized care strategies, this report contributes to the understanding of cases of female patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing assessments to optimize long-term outcomes, reinforcing the importance of personalized interventions in neuromuscular disorders.
Authors
- Khayry Al‐Shami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1813-3592)
- Manar Khalil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1978-5744)
- Saja Karaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9640-7406)
- Z H Haddad
- Hala Faour
- Malath Mohammad Yousef Abuelrub
- Basel Adnan Adel Qaddoumi
- Falah Qudah
Institutions
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka (ID)
- Yarmouk University (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-07-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05404-x
- Primary Topic
- Muscle Physiology and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00