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Recurrence of achondrogenesis type II within the same family: evidence for germline mosaicism.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 30 Apr 2004
Faivre Laurence, Le Merrer Martine, Douvier Serges, Laurent Nicole, Thauvin-Robinet Christel, Rousseau Thierry, Vereecke Inge, Sagot Paul, Delezoide Anne-Lise, Coucke Paul, Mortier Geert
Abstract excerpt
Achondrogenesis type II is a lethal skeletal dysplasia caused by new dominant mutations within the type II collagen gene (COL2A1). Here we report on two pregnancies of a healthy, nonconsanguineous young couple. In the first pregnancy, severe micromelia and generalized edema were noted on ultrasou...
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