Neuroregression in Two Siblings Due to Dopa-Responsive Dystonia (DRD)- Plus.

Indian J Pediatr

Department of Pediatric Neurology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, Haryana, 121002, India.

Published: December 2024

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