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[Osteochondrodysplasia determined genetically by a collagen type II gene mutation].
Chirurgia narzadow ruchu i ortopedia polska - 1 Jan 2001
Czarny-Ratajczak M, Rogala P, Wolnik-Brzozowska D, Latos-Bieleńska A
Abstract excerpt
Chondrodysplasias are a heterogenous group of skeletal dysplasias, affecting the growing cartilage. The main part of chondrodysplasias is caused by mutations in various types of collagen genes. The current classification within this group of disorder relies on clinical, histological and radiographic features. Type II collagenopathies comprise part of chondrodysplasias, consisting of hereditary disorders caused by...
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