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Further Delineation of Phenotype and Genotype of Primary Microcephaly Syndrome with Cortical Malformations Associated with Mutations in the WDR62 Gene.
Genes - 19 Apr 2021
Slezak Ryszard, Smigiel Robert, Obersztyn Ewa, Pollak Agnieszka, Dawidziuk Mateusz, Wiszniewski Wojciech, Bekiesinska-Figatowska Monika, Rydzanicz Malgorzata, Ploski Rafal, Gawlinski Pawel
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 congenital microcephaly (MCPH2) is a brain development disorder characterized by primary microcephaly with or without brain malformations. MCPH2 is caused by mutations in the WDR62 gene. We present three new patients with MCPH2 and compound heterozygous mutations in the WDR62 gene. In all the cases, the parents were healthy and unrelated. All children were clinically diagnosed with congenital microcephaly...
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