American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 150, Issue 6 , Pages 925-931.e2 , December 2010

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Tissues Compatible with Supernumerary Extraocular Muscles

  • Monica R. Khitri

      Affiliations

    • Jules Stein Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    • ,
  • Joseph L. Demer

      Affiliations

    • Jules Stein Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    • Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    • Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    • Bioengineering Interdepartmental Program, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Joseph L. Demer, Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angles, CA 90095-7002

,Accepted 12 June 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.06.007

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 150, Issue 6 , Pages 925-931.e2 , December 2010

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