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. 1977 Feb;14(1):54–60. doi: 10.1136/jmg.14.1.54

Four new cases of ring 21 and 22 including familial transmission of ring 21.

C G Palmer, M E Hodes, T Reed, J Kojetin
PMCID: PMC1013508  PMID: 839502

Abstract

Four new cases of ring G chromosomes are presented including one family in which the ring 21 is present in a mother and in her daughter, who has 47, XXX, r(21) chromosomes. The clinical and dermatoglyphic findings in r21 and r22 syndromes are reviewed.

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