Complex segregation analysis of hypospadias.

doi:10.1007/s00439-002-0799-y

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Complex segregation analysis of hypospadias.

Human genetics - 1 Sept 2002

Fredell Louise, Iselius Lennart, Collins Andy, Hansson Einar, Holmner Staffan, Lundquist Lars, Läckgren Göran, Pedersen Jörgen, Stenberg Arne, Westbacke Gunnar, Nordenskjöld Agneta

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Hypospadias, when the urethra opens on the ventral side of the penis, is a common malformation seen in about 3 per 1000 male births. It is considered a complex disorder with both genetic and environmental factors involved in the pathogenesis. Low birth weight is known to be an important risk factor for hypospadias, but several observations speak in favour of genetic factors as well. In order to delineate the...

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Alleles
Female
Humans
Hypospadias
Likelihood Functions
Male
Pedigree
Risk Factors
Sweden

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PMID: 12215834
DOI: 10.1007/s00439-002-0799-y

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