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. 1978 Apr;15(2):116–118. doi: 10.1136/jmg.15.2.116

Unusual inheritance of Becker type muscular dystrophy.

L Aguilar, R Lisker, G G Ramos
PMCID: PMC1013658  PMID: 641943

Abstract

A family with Becker type muscular dystrophy is described, in which two females were severely affected, giving the family tree the appearance of dominant inheritance.

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