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Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis--genetics and syndromes.
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Nov 2012
Peeters Babette, Benninga Marc A, Hennekam Raoul C M
Abstract excerpt
Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is a common condition in neonates that is characterized by an acquired narrowing of the pylorus. The aetiology of isolated IHPS is still largely unknown. Classic genetic studies have demonstrated an increased risk in families of affected infants. Several genetic studies in groups of individuals with isolated IHPS have identified chromosomal regions linked to the...
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