Pediatric Neurology
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 247-249 , September 2001

Asymmetric arthrogryposis multiplex congenita with focal pachygyria

  • Tomoyuki Takano, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics; Shiga University of Medical Science; Shiga, Japan
    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunication should be addressed to: Dr. Takano; Department of Pediatrics; Shiga University of Medical Science; Seta-Tsukinowa; Otsu; Shiga 520-2192, Japan
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  • Hirofumi Aotani, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics; Shiga University of Medical Science; Shiga, Japan
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  • Yoshihiro Takeuchi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics; Shiga University of Medical Science; Shiga, Japan

Received 22 January 2001 ,Accepted 16 April 2001.

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Pediatric Neurology
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 247-249 , September 2001

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