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A novel PITX2 mutation and a polymorphism in a 5-generation family with Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly and coexisting Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.
Ophthalmology - 1 Oct 2006
Kniestedt Christoph, Taralczak Malgorzata, Thiel Michael A, Stuermer Joerg, Baumer Alessandra, Gloor Balder P
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To investigate the clinical and genetic appearance of Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly or syndrome (ARAS) and Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (FED) in a 5-generation pedigree coexpressing both pathologic features in a large number of family members. DESIGN: Observational case-control and DNA linkage and screening study. PARTICIPANTS: Of 114 family members, 50 underwent clinical investigation and DNA analysis between...
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