Approaches to the patient with neurogenetic disease.

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  • Thomas D Bird
چکیده

The approach to a patient with a possible neurogenetic disorder is a complex process that challenges the physician's knowledge, diagnostic acumen and counseling abilities. This article focuses on six aspects of the process: 1. Clues suggesting the presence of a genetic disease, 2. The importance of family history, 3. The interpretation of sporadic cases, 4. Genetic counseling, 5. Genetic testing and 6. Available resources.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Neurologic clinics

دوره 20 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2002