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Localization of the gene for familial laryngeal abductor paralysis to chromosome 6q16.
Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery - 1 Aug 2001
Manaligod J M, Skaggs J, Smith R J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vocal fold paralysis is a common cause of neonatal stridor. Although it is usually classified as idiopathic or iatrogenic in origin, a small subset of patients have a family history of this disorder, indicating a possible genetic cause. OBJECTIVE: To identify the genetic locus of the gene that causes familial laryngeal abductor paralysis. DESIGN: A standard nonorganic protocol was used to extract DNA...
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