Summary
Two cases of galactosemia are presented. The clinical picture of galactosemia and the biochemical error responsible for its pathological features are reviewed.
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From the Department of Pediatrics, S. N. Medical College, Agra.
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Dayal, R.S., Prasad, R. & Mathur, G.P. Galactosemia—A study of two cases. Indian J Pediatr 28, 429–431 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02754024
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