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Molecular analysis of exons 8, 9 and 10 of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene in two families with index cases of Apert Syndrome.
Colombia medica (Cali, Colombia) - 30 Sept 2015
Torres Lilian, Hernández Gualberto, Barrera Alejandro, Ospina Sandra, Prada Rolando
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INTRODUCTION: Apert syndrome (AS) is a craniosynostosis condition caused by mutations in the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene. Clinical features include cutaneous and osseous symmetric syndactily in hands and feet, with variable presentations in bones, brain, skin and other internal organs. METHODS: Members of two families with an index case of Apert Syndrome were assessed to describe relevant...
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