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. 1993 Jan;30(1):83–84. doi: 10.1136/jmg.30.1.83

Waardenburg syndrome and myelomeningocele in a family.

S Chatkupt 1, S Chatkupt 1, W G Johnson 1
PMCID: PMC1016244  PMID: 8423616

Abstract

We report the first family with Waardenburg syndrome type 1 and myelomeningocele in which more than one subject was affected with both disorders. The possible association is discussed. Prenatal screening for myelomeningocele is suggested for a family with Waardenburg syndrome type 1.

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