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Novel deletion in 11p15.5 imprinting center region 1 in a patient with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome provides insight into distal enhancer regulation and tumorigenesis.
Pediatric blood & cancer - 1 Mar 2017
Bachmann Nadine, Crazzolara Roman, Bohne Florian, Kotzot Dieter, Maurer Kathrin, Enklaar Thorsten, Prawitt Dirk, Bergmann Carsten
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BACKGROUND: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is an early-onset overgrowth disorder with a high risk for embryonal tumors. It is mainly caused by dysregulation of imprinted genes on chromosome 11p15.5; however, the driving forces in the development of tumors are not fully understood. PROCEDURE: We report on a female patient presenting with macrosomia, macroglossia, organomegaly and extensive bilateral...
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