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Natural history and life-threatening complications in Myhre syndrome and review of the literature.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Oct 2016
Garavelli Livia, Maini Ilenia, Baccilieri Federica, Ivanovski Ivan, Pollazzon Marzia, Rosato Simonetta, Iughetti Lorenzo, Unger Sheila, Superti-Furga Andrea, Tartaglia Marco
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Myhre syndrome (OMIM 139210) is a rare developmental disorder inherited as an autosomal dominant trait and caused by a narrow spectrum of missense mutations in the SMAD4 gene. The condition features characteristic face, short stature, skeletal anomalies, muscle pseudohypertrophy, restricted joint mobility, stiff and thick skin, and variable intellectual disability. While most of the clinical features...
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