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Specific polymorphisms in the RET proto-oncogene are over-represented in patients with Hirschsprung disease and may represent loci modifying phenotypic expression.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 1999
Borrego S, Sáez M E, Ruiz A, Gimm O, López-Alonso M, Antiñolo G, Eng C
Abstract excerpt
Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a common genetic disorder presenting with functional intestinal obstruction secondary to enteric aganglionosis. HSCR can be familial or sporadic. Although five putative susceptibility genes have been identified, only germline mutations in the RET proto-oncogene account for a significant minority (up to 50%) of familial HSCR; 3% of sporadic HSCR in a population based series carry RET...
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