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Prenatal diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy revealed a novel mosaic mutation in Dystrophin gene: a case report.
BMC medical genetics - 11 Nov 2020
Wang Yan, Chen Yuhan, Wang San Mei, Liu Xin, Gu Ya Nan, Feng Zhichun
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BACKGROUND: Duchenne muscular dystrophies (DMDs) are X-linked recessive neuromuscular disorders with malfunction or absence of the Dystrophin protein. Precise genetic diagnosis is critical for proper planning of patient care and treatment. In this study, we described a Chinese family with mosaic DMD mutations and discussed the best method for prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling of X-linked familial...
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