Contiguous Gene Syndromes

Contiguous gene syndromes are caused by chromosomal structural abnormalities such as deletions and duplications which affect a number of physically contiguous genes.

CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

James R. Lupski, M.D, Ph.D.

Release Date: 01/05/1997

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