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A large X-chromosomal deletion is associated with microphthalmia with linear skin defects (MLS) and amelogenesis imperfecta (XAI).
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Aug 2009
Hobson Grace M, Gibson Carolyn W, Aragon Melissa, Yuan Zhi-an, Davis-Williams Angelique, Banser Linda, Kirkham Jennifer, Brook Alan H
Abstract excerpt
A female patient is described with clinical symptoms of both microphthalmia with linear skin defects (MLS or MIDAS) and dental enamel defects, having an appearance compatible with X-linked amelogenesis imperfecta (XAI). Genomic DNA was purified from the patient's blood and semiquantitative multiplex PCR revealed a deletion encompassing the amelogenin gene (AMELX). Because MLS is also localized to Xp22, genomic...
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