X-linked opitz G/BBB syndrome: Identification of a novel mutation and prenatal diagnosis in a Korean family

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Volumn 21, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 790-793

  Cho, Hyun Jung ^a   Shin, Mee Yong ^a   Ahn, Kang Mo ^a   Sang, Il Lee ^a   Kim, Hee Jin ^a   Ki, Chang Seok ^a   Kim, Jong Won ^a  

^a Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Abnormalities, multiple; Genetic diseases, X linked; MID1; Mutation; Prenatal diagnosis; XLOS

Indexed keywords

EID: 33750238706     PISSN: 10118934     EISSN: 15986357     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2006.21.5.790     Document Type: Article

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