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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 ultrasound at 21 weeks' gestation. Clinical, radiological, and histological evaluation of the fetus after termination of the...
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