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Novel mutations of EXT1 and EXT2 genes among families and sporadic cases with multiple exostoses.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Dec 2010
Pei Yuanyuan, Wang Yiming, Huang Weijun, Hu Bin, Huang Dongsheng, Zhou Yan, Su Peiqiang
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME) is an autosomal dominantly inherited disorder characterized by multiple benign cartilage-capped exostoses. Clinical manifestation of the disease is heterogenous. Overriding toes, scoliosis, spinal cord compression, and brachydactyly caused by shortening of metatarsals are rare findings. EXT1 and EXT2 are the genes responsible in most HME patients. We have characterized 11 HME...
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