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McLeod phenotype associated with a XK missense mutation without hematologic, neuromuscular, or cerebral involvement.
Transfusion - 1 Jul 2003
Jung Hans H, Hergersberg Martin, Vogt Marco, Pahnke Jens, Treyer Valerie, Röthlisberger Benno, Kollias Spyros S, Russo David, Frey Beat M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The X-linked McLeod neuroacanthocytosis syndrome is a multisystem disorder with hematologic, neuromuscular, and central nervous system (CNS) manifestations. All carriers of the McLeod blood group phenotype examined so far had at least subclinical signs of systemic involvement. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Evaluation of two brothers carrying the McLeod phenotype with neurologic examination,...
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