A boy presented with weakness in lower limbs, calf hyperophy, positive Gower’s sign and an elevated CPK value of 10,000. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Description: A male child presenting with lower limb weakness, calf hyperophy, Postive Gower's sign associated with high levels of CPK suggests the diagnosis of DMD. Ref: Essential of Pediatrics By O P Ghai, 6th Edition, Page 547-548
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