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Isolated congenital diaphragm hernia associated with homozygous SLIT3 gene variant in dizygous twins.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jul 2021
Kaya Tugba Barsan, Aydemir Ozge, Ceylaner Serdar, Ceylaner Gulay, Tekin Ayse Neslihan
Abstract excerpt
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a serious life-threatening birth defect characterized by abnormal development in the muscular or tendinous portion of the diaphragm during embryogenesis. Despite its high incidence, the etiology of CDH hasn't been fully understood. Genetic factors are important in pathogenesis; however, few single genes have been definitively implicated in human CDH. SLIT1, SLIT2, and...
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