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DYNC2H1 mutations cause asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy and short rib-polydactyly syndrome, type III.
American journal of human genetics - 1 May 2009
Dagoneau Nathalie, Goulet Marie, Geneviève David, Sznajer Yves, Martinovic Jelena, Smithson Sarah, Huber Céline, Baujat Geneviève, Flori Elisabeth, Tecco Laura, Cavalcanti Denise, Delezoide Anne-Lise, Serre Valérie, Le Merrer Martine, Munnich Arnold, Cormier-Daire Valérie
Abstract excerpt
Jeune asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy (ATD) is an autosomal-recessive chondrodysplasia characterized by short ribs and a narrow thorax, short long bones, inconstant polydactyly, and trident acetabular roof. ATD is closely related to the short rib polydactyly syndrome (SRP) type III, which is a more severe condition characterized by early prenatal expression and lethality and variable malformations. We first...
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