Unusual inheritance of Becker type muscular dystrophy.
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A family with Becker type muscular dystrophy is described, in which two females were severely affected, giving the family tree the appearance of dominant inheritance.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of medical genetics
دوره 15 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978