Long-Term Steroid Therapy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy–Positive Results versus Side Effects

AbstractPurposeIn tins retrospective study, positive results and side effects of long-term steroid treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy were analyzed. Results of an average follow-up period of 65 months (range, 49–79 mo) are described.MethodsNineteen male patients receiving steroids (0.9 mg/kg