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Severe hematologic complications after lung transplantation in patients with telomerase complex mutations.
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation - 1 Apr 2015
Borie Raphael, Kannengiesser Caroline, Hirschi Sandrine, Le Pavec Jérôme, Mal Hervé, Bergot Emmanuel, Jouneau Stéphane, Naccache Jean-Marc, Revy Patrick, Boutboul David, Peffault de la Tour Régis, Wemeau-Stervinou Lidwine, Philit Francois, Cordier Jean-François, Thabut Gabriel, Crestani Bruno, Cottin Vincent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the telomerase complex (TERT and TR) are associated with pulmonary fibrosis and frequent hematologic manifestations. The aim of this study was to characterize the prognosis of lung transplantation in patients with TERT or TR mutations. METHODS: Patients with documented TERT or TR mutations who received a lung transplant between 2007 and 2013 in France were identified via an exhaustive...
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