J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1970 Dec;33(6):817-23.

Refsum's syndrome: report of three cases.

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The case-reports of three cases of Refsum's syndrome are presented, and the underlying metabolic abnormality discussed. The effect of treatment with a low-phytanic acid diet in one case is described.

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