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A novel CCBE1 mutation leading to a mild form of hennekam syndrome: case report and review of the literature.
BMC medical genetics - 30 Apr 2015
Frosk Patrick, Chodirker Bernard, Simard Louise, El-Matary Wael, Hanlon-Dearman Ana, Schwartzentruber Jeremy, Majewski Jacek, Rockman-Greenberg Cheryl
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BACKGROUND: Mutations in CCBE1 have been found to be responsible for a subset of families with autosomal recessive Hennekam syndrome. Hennekam syndrome is defined as the combination of generalized lymphatic dysplasia (ie. lymphedema and lymphangiectasia), variable intellectual disability and characteristic dysmorphic features. The patient we describe here has a lymphatic dysplasia without intellectual disability...
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