Rare Double Reciprocal Translocations in a Man with Reproductive Success and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
By: FE Aouni, F Smaili, K Zerrouki, J Ahmidi, S Meziane, K Ahmidouch, A Chyadmi, A El ammari, H Saadi and M Tajir
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjmg-2026-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2199-5761 (formerly 1311-0160) | Journal ISSN: 1311-0160
Language: English
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Published on: Oct 14, 2026
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