Ring Chromosome 13 and Ambiguous Genitalia
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Ring Chromosome 13 and Ambiguous Genitalia
Ambiguous genitalia, known to be associated with sex chromosome disorders, may also be seen with autosomal chromosome anomalies. Herein, we report a case with ambiguous genitalia and ring chromosome 13. Ring chromosome 13 is a rare genetic anomaly in which the loss of genetic material determines the clinical spectrum.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1308-5727
DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.1194