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Perthes disease

Inheritance patterns and prenatal diagnosis

Inheritance patterns
In families with an affected child the risk of other children of other children developing the condition is slightly increased.

Prenatal diagnosis
Not applicable.

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Medical text written January 2008 by Mr A G Davies, Orthopaedic Department, Sheffield Childrens Hospital, Sheffield, UK

 

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