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The beta fibrinogen gene G-455-A polymorphism is a risk factor for Legg-Perthes disease.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Nov 2003
Dilley A, Hooper W C, Austin H, Jamil M, Miller C, Stokes M, Evatt B, Eldridge J
Abstract excerpt
Legg-Perthes disease is a pediatric hip disorder characterized by avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The etiology of Legg-Perthes disease may involve repeated interruptions of the blood supply to the proximal femur. Thus, the role of thrombosis in Legg-Perthes disease is of interest. The foc...
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