MR findings of Werdnig-Hoffmann disease in two infants.
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We report two infants with Werdnig-Hoffmann disease diagnosed by means of spinal MR imaging, histopathologic examination of muscle biopsy specimens, cloned DNA analysis, electrophysiological examination, and clinical history. The MR findings were consistent with previous histopathologic reports.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 19 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998