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Mutations in CTC1, encoding the CTS telomere maintenance complex component 1, cause cerebroretinal microangiopathy with calcifications and cysts.
American journal of human genetics - 9 Mar 2012
Polvi Anne, Linnankivi Tarja, Kivelä Tero, Herva Riitta, Keating James P, Mäkitie Outi, Pareyson Davide, Vainionpää Leena, Lahtinen Jenni, Hovatta Iiris, Pihko Helena, Lehesjoki Anna-Elina
Abstract excerpt
Cerebroretinal microangiopathy with calcifications and cysts (CRMCC) is a rare multisystem disorder characterized by extensive intracranial calcifications and cysts, leukoencephalopathy, and retinal vascular abnormalities. Additional features include poor growth, skeletal and hematological abnormalities, and recurrent gastrointestinal bleedings. Autosomal-recessive inheritance has been postulated. The...
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