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Two novel variants of the ABCG5 gene cause xanthelasmas and macrothrombocytopenia: a brief review of hematologic abnormalities of sitosterolemia.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Sept 2017
Bastida J M, Benito R, Janusz K, Díez-Campelo M, Hernández-Sánchez J M, Marcellini S, Girós M, Rivera J, Lozano M L, Hortal A, Hernández-Rivas J M, González-Porras J R
Abstract excerpt
Essentials Diagnosis of sitosterolemia, a rare recessive or syndromic disorder, is usually delayed. Peripheral blood smear is extremely useful for establishing the suspicion of sitosterolemia. High-throughput sequencing technology enables the molecular diagnosis of inherited thrombocytopenias. Accurate characterization of sitosterolemia helps us determine appropriate management. SUMMARY: Background Sitosterolemia...
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