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Hirschsprung disease and congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT): a novel syndromic association.
Medicine - 1 Mar 2009
Prato Alessio Pini, Musso Marco, Ceccherini Isabella, Mattioli Girolamo, Giunta Camilla, Ghiggeri Gian Marco, Jasonni Vincenzo
Abstract excerpt
Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) can be associated with Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). Based on the common genetic background of enteric nervous system and kidney development, the reported association of CAKUT and HSCR seems underestimated. Therefore, we designed a prospective study aimed at determining the prevalence of CAKUT in HSCR patients and at identifying RET, glial cell...
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