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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Possible Genetic Origin of Limb-Body Wall Complex

David C. GajzerDepartment of Pathology, University of Miami, Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Alicia Cristina HirzelDepartment of Pathology, University of Miami, Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Gaurav SaigalDepartment of Pathology, University of Miami, Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Claudia Patricia RojasDepartment of Pathology, University of Miami, Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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Maria Matilde RodriguezDepartment of Pathology, University of Miami, Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 257-270 | Received 19 May 2015, Accepted 21 May 2015, Published online: 25 Jun 2015

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