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CFTR variants and renal abnormalities in males with congenital unilateral absence of the vas deferens (CUAVD): a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Apr 2019
Cai Hongcai, Qing Xingrong, Niringiyumukiza Jean Damascene, Zhan Xuxin, Mo Dunsheng, Zhou Yuanzhong, Shang Xuejun
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: CFTR variant is the main genetic contributor to congenital (unilateral/bilateral) absence of the vas deferens (CAVD/CUAVD/CBAVD). We performed a systematic review to elucidate the genetic link between CFTR variants, CUAVD, and the associated risk of renal abnormality (RA). METHODS: We searched relevant databases for eligible articles reporting CFTR variants in CUAVD. The frequency of CFTR variants and...
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