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Phenotypic and genotypic aspects of Townes-Brock syndrome: case report of patient in southern Brazil with a new SALL1 hotspot region nonsense mutation.
BMC medical genetics - 6 Nov 2017
Liberalesso Paulo Breno Noronha, Cordeiro Mara L, Karuta Simone Carreiro Vieira, Koladicz Karyn Regina Jordão, Nitsche Anderson, Zeigelboim Bianca Simone, Raskin Salmo, Rauchman Michael
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Townes-Brocks syndrome (TBS) is a rare autosomal dominant condition characterized by renal, anal, limb, and auditory abnormalities. TBS diagnosis can be challenging in settings where genetic analysis is not readily available. TBS traits overlap with those of Goldenhar and VACTERL syndromes. CASE PRESENTATION: Here, we present the case of a 5-year-old Brazilian boy born with an anorectal abnormality,...
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