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WT1 gene mutations in three girls with nephrotic syndrome.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 May 2008
Ismaili Khalid, Verdure Véronique, Vandenhoute Katherina, Janssen Françoise, Hall Michelle
Abstract excerpt
Denys-Drash syndrome and Frasier syndrome are two related conditions caused by mutations of the Wilms tumor gene, WT1. Both syndromes are characterized by male pseudohermaphrodism, a progressive glomerulopathy, and the development of genitourinary tumors. This study examines three girls with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome related to mutations in the WT1 gene, but with normal 46, XX karyotype and normal...
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