Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy with Anhidrosis (Type IV)
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Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV.
Several types of hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies (HSAN) are reported in literatures. We describe here a case of type IV HSAN, the second commonest variety of HSAN and attempt to present a short review of literature. Families of these children need support, proper guidance and counseling for taking better care of the diseased. The goal should be to help them achieve independent fun...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0141-0768,1758-1095
DOI: 10.1177/014107689809100210