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The most 5' truncating homozygous mutation of WNT1 in siblings with osteogenesis imperfecta with a variable degree of brain anomalies: a case report.
BMC medical genetics - 16 Jul 2018
Kuptanon Chulaluck, Srichomthong Chalurmpon, Sangsin Apiruk, Kovitvanitcha Dool, Suphapeetiporn Kanya, Shotelersuk Vorasuk
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: WNT1 mutations cause bone fragility as well as brain anomalies. There are some reported cases of WNT1 mutations with normal cognition. Genotype and phenotype correlation of WNT1 mutations has not been established. CASE PRESENTATION: Here we present two female siblings with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) born to a consanguineous couple. Both sustained severe bone deformities. However, only the younger...
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