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References

These sources were used to develop the Genetics Home Reference condition summary on vitelliform macular dystrophy.

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Felbor U, Schilling H, Weber BH. Adult vitelliform macular dystrophy is frequently associated with mutations in the peripherin/RDS gene. Hum Mutat. 1997;10(4):301-9. PubMed citation
Gene Review: Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
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