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Can you please discuss the rare genetic disorders in children?
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Too broad a topic: There are books written on the topic.If there is a critical enzyme pathway in the body there is likely a defect somewhere in that pathway. State screening tests commonly look for > 25 different ones.
Answered 4/19/2013
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