Cockayne Syndrome
Journal Title: Nepal Journal of Neuroscience - Year 2005, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
A case of Cockayne syndrome in a nine-year-old boy is reported. The clinical course of the case is described and pertinent literature is reviewed.
Authors and Affiliations
Arun Neupane, MD
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