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Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis.
Nature communications - 3 Sept 2015
Fotiou Elisavet, Martin-Almedina Silvia, Simpson Michael A, Lin Shin, Gordon Kristiana, Brice Glen, Atton Giles, Jeffery Iona, Rees David C, Mignot Cyril, Vogt Julie, Homfray Tessa, Snyder Michael P, Rockson Stanley G, Jeffery Steve, Mortimer Peter S, Mansour Sahar, Ostergaard Pia
Abstract excerpt
Generalized lymphatic dysplasia (GLD) is a rare form of primary lymphoedema characterized by a uniform, widespread lymphoedema affecting all segments of the body, with systemic involvement such as intestinal and/or pulmonary lymphangiectasia, pleural effusions, chylothoraces and/or pericardial effusions. This may present prenatally as non-immune hydrops. Here we report homozygous and compound heterozygous...
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