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The generalized bone phenotype in children with neurofibromatosis 1: a sibling matched case-control study.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jul 2013
Armstrong Linlea, Jett Kimberly, Birch Patricia, Kendler David L, McKay Heather, Tsang Erica, Stevenson David A, Hanley David A, Egeli Deetria, Burrows Melonie, Friedman J M
Abstract excerpt
People with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) have low bone mineralization, but the natural history and pathogenesis are poorly understood. We performed a sibling-matched case-control study of bone mineral status, morphology, and metabolism. Eighteen children with NF1 without focal bony lesions were compared to unaffected siblings and local population controls. Bone mineral content at the lumbar spine and proximal femur...
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