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Bilateral aniridia and congenital ureteral valve: Role of genetic testing.
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine - 1 Apr 2020
Shields Lisa B E, Peppas Dennis S, Rosenberg Eran
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BACKGROUND: Congenital aniridia involves total or partial hypoplasia of the iris and is due to a deficiency in PAX6 gene expression. WAGR syndrome is comprised of Wilms tumor, aniridia, genitourinary abnormalities, and intellectual disability. Numerous genitourinary pathologies may be associated with WAGR syndrome, necessitating an evaluation of the genitourinary anatomy. The WT1 is vital for the development of...
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