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Does the co-occurrence of FGFR3 gene mutation in hypochondroplasia, medial temporal lobe dysgenesis, and focal epilepsy suggest a syndrome?
Pediatric neurology - 1 Apr 2014
Romeo Antonino, Lodi Monica, Viri Maurizio, Parente Eliana, Baldi Maurizia, Righini Andrea, Milani Donatella
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BACKGROUND: Hypochondroplasia is a rare skeletal dysplasia characterized by disproportionately short stature, lumbar lordosis, and limited extension of the elbow caused by mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene that plays a role in controlling nervous system development. Hypochondroplasia with FGFR3 mutation associated with bilateral medial temporal lobe anomalies and focal epilepsy was...
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