Giant axonal neuropathy: A differential diagnosis of consideration
Giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder affecting both the central and peripheral nervous systems progressively. The recessive mutations of the GAN gene are responsible for the disease. Although some clinical aspects, like coarse and kinky hair, are suggestive, other dise...
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| Main Authors: | Pınar Edem, Mert Karakaya, Brunhilde Wirth, Tuncay Derya Okur, Uluç Yiş |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2019-04-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/686 |
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