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CRB2 mutations produce a phenotype resembling congenital nephrosis, Finnish type, with cerebral ventriculomegaly and raised alpha-fetoprotein.
American journal of human genetics - 8 Jan 2015
Slavotinek Anne, Kaylor Julie, Pierce Heather, Cahr Michelle, DeWard Stephanie J, Schneidman-Duhovny Dina, Alsadah Adnan, Salem Fadi, Schmajuk Gabriela, Mehta Lakshmi
Abstract excerpt
We report five fetuses and a child from three families who shared a phenotype comprising cerebral ventriculomegaly and echogenic kidneys with histopathological findings of congenital nephrosis. The presenting features were greatly elevated maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) or amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein (AFAFP) levels or abnormalities visualized on ultrasound scan during the second trimester of...
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