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EDAR-induced hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia: a clinical study on signs and symptoms in individuals with a heterozygous c.1072C > T mutation.
BMC medical genetics - 16 May 2014
Kieri Catarina Falk, Bergendal Birgitta, Lind Lisbet K, Schmitt-Egenolf Marcus, Stecksén-Blicks Christina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the EDAR-gene cause hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, however, the oral phenotype has been described in a limited number of cases. The aim of the present study was to clinically describe individuals with the c.1072C > T mutation (p. Arg358X) in the EDAR gene with respect to dental signs and saliva secretion, symptoms from other ectodermal structures and to assess orofacial function....
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