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Linkage and sequence analysis indicate that CCBE1 is mutated in recessively inherited generalised lymphatic dysplasia.
Human genetics - 1 Feb 2010
Connell Fiona, Kalidas Kamini, Ostergaard Pia, Brice Glen, Homfray Tessa, Roberts Lesley, Bunyan David J, Mitton Sally, Mansour Sahar, Mortimer Peter, Jeffery Steve
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Generalised lymphatic dysplasia (GLD) is characterised by extensive peripheral lymphoedema with visceral involvement. In some cases, it presents in utero with hydrops fetalis. Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance has been reported. A large, non-consanguineous family with three affected siblings with generalised lymphatic dysplasia is presented. One child died aged 5 months, one spontaneously miscarried at...
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