PHARC Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder-Case Report.
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SUBMITTER: Dias Bastos PA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8354082 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug
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PHARC Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder-Case Report.
Dias Bastos Paulo André PA Mendonça Marcelo M Lampreia Tânia T Magriço Marta M Oliveira Jorge J Barbosa Raquel R
Movement disorders clinical practice 20210709 6
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