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Growth in individuals with Majewski osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II caused by pericentrin mutations.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Nov 2012
Bober Michael B, Niiler Tim, Duker Angela L, Murray Jennie E, Ketterer Tara, Harley Margaret E, Alvi Sabah, Flora Christina, Rustad Cecilie, Bongers Ernie M H F, Bicknell Louise S, Wise Carol, Jackson Andrew P
Abstract excerpt
Microcephalic primordial dwarfism (MPD) is a class of disorders characterized by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), impaired postnatal growth and microcephaly. Majewski osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II (MOPD II) is one of the more common conditions within this group. MOPD II is caused by truncating mutations in pericentrin (PCNT) and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Detailed growth...
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