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ABCD syndrome is caused by a homozygous mutation in the EDNRB gene.
American journal of medical genetics - 15 Mar 2002
Verheij Joke B G M, Kunze Jürgen, Osinga Jan, van Essen Anthonie J, Hofstra Robert M W
Abstract excerpt
ABCD syndrome is an autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by albinism, black lock, cell migration disorder of the neurocytes of the gut (Hirschsprung disease [HSCR]), and deafness. This phenotype clearly overlaps with the features of the Shah-Waardenburg syndrome, comprising sensorineural deafness; hypopigmentation of skin, hair, and irides; and HSCR. Therefore, we screened DNA of the index patient of the...
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