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Homozygous inactivating mutations in the NKX3-2 gene result in spondylo-megaepiphyseal-metaphyseal dysplasia.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Dec 2009
Hellemans Jan, Simon Marleen, Dheedene Annelies, Alanay Yasemin, Mihci Ercan, Rifai Laila, Sefiani Abdelaziz, van Bever Yolande, Meradji Morteza, Superti-Furga Andrea, Mortier Geert
Abstract excerpt
Spondylo-megaepiphyseal-metaphyseal dysplasia (SMMD) is a rare skeletal dysplasia with only a few cases reported in the literature. Affected individuals have a disproportionate short stature with a short and stiff neck and trunk. The limbs appear relatively long and may show flexion contractures...
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