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Arg924X homozygous mutation in insulin receptor gene in a Tunisian patient with Donohue syndrome.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jun 2016
Azzabi Ons, Jilani Houweyda, Rejeb Imen, Siala Nadia, Elaribi Yasmina, Hizem Syrine, Selmi Ines, Halioui Sonia, Lascols Olivier, Jemaa Lamia Ben, Maherzi Ahmed
Abstract excerpt
Donohue syndrome (DS) is a rare and lethal autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the insulin receptor (INSR) gene, manifesting marked insulin resistance, severe growth retardation, hypertrichosis, and characteristic dysmorphic features. We describe a new case of Donohue syndrome born at 37 weeks' gestation of unrelated parents and presented with intra-uterine growth retardation, nipple hypertrophy,...
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