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Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis type I: description of pathogenic variant of TCIRG1 gene.
Boletin medico del Hospital Infantil de Mexico - 1 Jan 2018
Chávez-Güitrón Luis E, Cerón-Torres Tadeo, Sobacchi Cristina, Ochoa-Ruiz Echael, Villegas-Huesca Sugey
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Background: Autosomal malignant osteopetrosis is a rare condition arising from dysfunction of bone-resorbing osteoclasts, in which diagnosis requires a high suspicion index. Treatment of choice is allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Best outcomes occur if the procedure is carried out before damage to cranial nerves ensues; nonetheless, patients improve their clinical condition. Case report: An 8-month-old...
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