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Novel PLS3 variants in X-linked osteoporosis: Exploring bone material properties.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jul 2018
Balasubramanian Meena, Fratzl-Zelman Nadja, O'Sullivan Rory, Bull Mary, Fa Peel Nicola, Pollitt Rebecca C, Jones Rebecca, Milne Elizabeth, Smith Kath, Roschger Paul, Klaushofer Klaus, Bishop Nicholas J
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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis (IJO) refers to significantly lower than expected bone mass manifesting in childhood with no identifiable aetiology. IJO classically presents in early pubertal period with multiple fractures including metaphyseal and vertebral crush fractures, and low bone-mass. METHODS: Here we describe two patients and provide information on their clinical phenotype, genotype and...
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