alexander and canavan disease
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how to cite this article: shalbafan b. alexander and canavan disease. iran j child neurol. autumn 2014;8;4(suppl.1):20-21.
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iranian journal of child neurologyجلد ۸، شماره ۴، صفحات ۲۰-۲۱
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