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Early-onset osteoarthritis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth like neuropathy, autoimmune features, multiple arterial aneurysms and dissections: an unrecognized and life threatening condition.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Aubart Mélodie, Gobert Delphine, Aubart-Cohen Fleur, Detaint Delphine, Hanna Nadine, d'Indya Hyacintha, Lequintrec Janine-Sophie, Renard Philippe, Vigneron Anne-Marie, Dieudé Philippe, Laissy Jean-Pierre, Koch Pierre, Muti Christine, Roume Joelle, Cusin Veronica, Grandchamp Bernard, Gouya Laurent, LeGuern Eric, Papo Thomas, Boileau Catherine, Jondeau Guillaume
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Severe osteoarthritis and thoracic aortic aneurysms have recently been associated with mutations in the SMAD3 gene, but the full clinical spectrum is incompletely defined. METHODS: All SMAD3 gene mutation carriers coming to our centre and their families were investigated prospectively with a structured panel including standardized clinical workup, blood tests, total body computed tomography, joint...
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