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Nemaline myopathy associated with consanguinity

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The first case, to our knowledge, of consanguinity associated with nemaline myopathy is reported. This is also the first instance of the disorder recorded in Ireland.

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  1. Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11

    M. K. Glynn, P. Dervan & N. Mulvihill

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Glynn, M.K., Dervan, P. & Mulvihill, N. Nemaline myopathy associated with consanguinity. IJMS 149, 436–438 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02939186

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