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A novel DAX1 gene mutation in a Turkish infant with X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Mar 2009
Ozer Esra Arun, Kaya Aysun, Yildirimer Munevver, Guler Ozlem, Can Sule, Aydinlioglu Halil
Abstract excerpt
Adrenal hypoplasia congenita (AHC) is a rare inherited disorder of the adrenal cortex commonly manifested as an early onset adrenal insufficiency syndrome. A novel DAX1 (NR0B1) gene mutation was detected in a Turkish newborn boy presenting with primary adrenal insufficiency. He was from a family with a history of unexplained death of three male siblings in the neonatal period. This report highlights the value of...
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