Lafora's disease diagnosed on axillary skin biopsy in 3 patients.
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Diagnosis by axilla skin biopsy in an early case of Lafora's disease.
Myoclonus, seizures and progressive dementia are the main clinical features in Lafora's disease. This is the first reported case in which the diagnosis has been made by axillary skin biopsy in a patient with myoclonus but no other neurological symptoms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
دوره 74 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008