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HLXB9 homeobox gene and caudal regression syndrome.
Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology - 1 Mar 2006
Merello Elisa, De Marco Patrizia, Mascelli Samantha, Raso Alessandro, Calevo Maria Grazia, Torre Michele, Cama Armando, Lerone Margherita, Martucciello Giuseppe, Capra Valeria
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BACKGROUND: Caudal regression syndrome (CRS) is a congenital heterogeneous constellation of caudal anomalies that include varying degrees of agenesis of the spinal column, anorectal malformations (ARMs), genitourinary anomalies, and pulmonary hypoplasia. The combination of a particular form of hemisacrum, ARM, and presacral mass (teratoma, anterior meningocele, rectal duplication, or a combination thereof)...
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