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Contiguous gene deletion of TBX5 and TBX3 leads to a varible phenotype with combined features of Holt-Oram and ulnar-mammary syndromes.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jul 2013
Alby Caroline, Bessieres Bettina, Bieth Eric, Attie-Bitach Tania, Fermont Laurent, Citony Isabelle, Razavi Ferechté, Vekemans Michel, Escande Fabienne, Manouvrier Sylvie, Malan Valérie, Amiel Jeanne
Abstract excerpt
We report on a combination of congenital malformations in a mother and her fetus harboring a heterozygous deletion encompassing the TBX5 and TBX3 genes, which are disease-causing in Holt-Oram and ulnar-mammary syndromes, respectively. This contiguous gene syndrome is reminiscent of Okihiro syndrome and emphasizes the importance of array-CGH as a diagnostic tool in atypical syndromic presentations with...
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