Kearns-Sayre syndrome--a case report.

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  • G S Rekhi
چکیده

A case of Kearns - Sayre Syndrome characterized by a triad of external ophthalmoplegia, retinal dystrophy and cardiomyopathy is discussed. Ocular examination and cardiologic screening of family members is requested.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Indian journal of ophthalmology

دوره 38 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990