Glaucoma in siblings with Morquio syndrome.
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چکیده
Two cases of association between the Morquio Syndrome and glaucoma in one family are described. Possible role of Mucopolysaccharides acting in the anterior chamber angle is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of ophthalmology
دوره 74 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990