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FOXC2 mutations in familial and sporadic spinal extradural arachnoid cyst.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Ogura Yoji, Yabuki Shoji, Iida Aritoshi, Kou Ikuyo, Nakajima Masahiro, Kano Hiroki, Shiina Masaaki, Kikuchi Shinichi, Toyama Yoshiaki, Ogata Kazuhiro, Nakamura Masaya, Matsumoto Morio, Ikegawa Shiro
Abstract excerpt
Spinal extradural arachnoid cyst (SEDAC) is a cyst in the spinal canal that protrudes into the epidural space from a defect in the dura mater. Most cases are sporadic; however, three familial SEDAC cases have been reported, suggesting genetic etiological factors. All familial cases are associated with lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome (LDS), whose causal gene is FOXC2. However, FOXC2 mutation analysis has been...
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