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SNP arrays in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome: an improved diagnostic strategy.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Oct 2013
Keren Boris, Chantot-Bastaraud Sandra, Brioude Frédéric, Mach Corinne, Fonteneau Eric, Azzi Salah, Depienne Christel, Brice Alexis, Netchine Irène, Le Bouc Yves, Siffroi Jean-Pierre, Rossignol Sylvie
Abstract excerpt
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is an overgrowth disorder with an increased risk of childhood tumors that results from a dysregulation of imprinted gene expression in the 11p15 region. Since epigenetic defects are the most frequent anomalies, first-line diagnostic methods involve methylation analysis. When paternal isodisomy is suspected, it should be confirmed by a second technique capable of distinguishing true...
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