The Effect of Sulfur Mustard on Victims’ Offspring; What Is the Challengeable Issue?
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Published by: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (http://ijp.tums.ac.ir) large nerve fibers is also seen[9]. Skin biopsy could be suggested as a second line confirmatory exam for CIPA. It should be noted that rule out of the common disorders by the strongest possible evidences should be considered as the first step in diagnosis. Although the clinical manifestations of the presented cases are compatible with CIPA, having a confirmatory paraclinic data is also needed, especially because of lack of suggestive family history and rare prevalence of this syndrome. For definite diagnosis of CIPA, genetic analysis of the NTRK gene, as the most powerful confirmatory laboratory test, could be recommended in suspicious cases.
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