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22q11 deletion in DGS/VCFS monozygotic twins with discordant phenotypes.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 1999
Vincent M C, Heitz F, Tricoire J, Bourrouillou G, Kuhlein E, Rolland M, Calvas P
Abstract excerpt
22q11.2 deletion is a common genetic disorder characterised by a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. To date no simple genotype-phenotype correlation has been established. Moreover, several reports have mentioned phenotypic discordance between monozygotic twins. No definite mechanism has been demonstrated and mosaicism, a postzygotic second hit, environmental effects and chance events have been proposed....
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