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[Allgrove syndrome (triple A). Finding of a mutation not described in the AAAS gene].
Anales de pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003) - 1 Feb 2013
Capataz Ledesma M, Méndez Pérez P, Rodríguez López R, Galán Gómez E
Abstract excerpt
Allgrove syndrome (triple A) is a rare autosomal recessive disease. The classic triad includes, congenital adrenal insufficiency due to ACTH resistance, achalasia of the cardia and alacrimia. Neurological abnormalities are associated with autonomic neuropathy, sensory and motor defects, deafness, mental retardation, Parkinsonism and dementia. The gene responsible is the ADRACALIN or AAAS encoding a protein called...
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