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Extracellular matrix and platelet function in patients with musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos syndrome caused by mutations in the CHST14 gene.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jun 2012
Mendoza-Londono Roberto, Chitayat David, Kahr Walter H A, Hinek Aleksander, Blaser Susan, Dupuis Lucie, Goh Elaine, Badilla-Porras Ramses, Howard Andrew, Mittaz Laureane, Superti-Furga Andrea, Unger Sheila, Nishimura Gen, Bonafe Luisa
Abstract excerpt
We report on a consanguineous, Afghani family with two sisters affected with characteristic facial features, multiple contractures, progressive joint and skin laxity, hemorrhagic diathesis following minor trauma and multisystem fragility-related manifestations suggestive of a diagnosis of musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). This novel form of connective tissue disorder was recently reported in...
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