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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetic Counseling Access and Genetic Knowledge: Parents' Perspectives

1 Aug 2007

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Spinal muscular atrophy is characterized by degeneration of alpha motor neurons in the anterior horns of the spinal cord, which leads to progressive symmetrical muscle weakness and atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy is the leading fatal autosomal recessive disorder in infancy, and genetic counseling is an essential component of the care of families of these patients. However, little guidance is available in the...

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PMID: 17761658
DOI: 10.1177/0883073807305672

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