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The phenotypic spectrum of duplication 5q35.2-q35.3 encompassing NSD1: is it really a reversed Sotos syndrome?
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Sept 2013
Dikow Nicola, Maas Bianca, Gaspar Harald, Kreiss-Nachtsheim Martina, Engels Hartmut, Kuechler Alma, Garbes Lutz, Netzer Christian, Neuhann Teresa M, Koehler Udo, Casteels Kristina, Devriendt Koen, Janssen Johannes W G, Jauch Anna, Hinderhofer Katrin, Moog Ute
Abstract excerpt
Loss-of-function mutations of NSD1 and 5q35 microdeletions encompassing NSD1 are a major cause of Sotos syndrome (Sos), which is characterized by overgrowth, macrocephaly, characteristic facies, and variable intellectual disability (ID). Microduplications of 5q35.2-q35.3 including NSD1 have been reported in only five patients so far and described clinically as a reversed Sos resulting from a hypothetical gene...
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