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De novo copy number variants are associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 2012
Yu Lan, Wynn Julia, Ma Lijiang, Guha Saurav, Mychaliska George B, Crombleholme Timothy M, Azarow Kenneth S, Lim Foong Yen, Chung Dai H, Potoka Douglas, Warner Brad W, Bucher Brian, LeDuc Charles A, Costa Katherine, Stolar Charles, Aspelund Gudrun, Arkovitz Marc S, Chung Wendy K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common birth defect with significant morbidity and mortality. Although the aetiology of CDH remains poorly understood, studies from animal models and patients with CDH suggest that genetic factors play an important role in the development of CDH. Chromosomal anomalies have been reported in CDH. METHODS: In this study, the authors investigated the frequency of...
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