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Phenotypic diversity is not determined by independent genetic factors in familial spondylarthropathy.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Dec 2001
Said-Nahal R, Miceli-Richard C, D'Agostino M A, Dernis-Labous E, Berthelot J M, Duché A, Le Blévec G, Saraux A, Perdriger A, Guis S, Amor B, Dougados M, Breban M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the segregation of manifestations belonging to the spectrum of spondylarthropathy (SpA) among patients and unaffected siblings within SpA multiplex families. METHODS: Ninety-five multiplex families have been investigated. The diagnosis of SpA was made according to European Spondylarthropathy Study Group criteria. The prevalence of SpA manifestations was determined in unaffected siblings and...
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