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A Rare Case of Brachyolmia with Amelogenesis Imperfecta Caused by a New Pathogenic Splicing Variant in LTBP3.
Genes - 12 Sept 2021
Flex Elisabetta, Imperatore Valentina, Carpentieri Giovanna, Bruselles Alessandro, Ciolfi Andrea, Pizzi Simone, Tedesco Maria Giovanna, Rogaia Daniela, Mencarelli Amedea, Di Cara Giuseppe, Verrotti Alberto, Troiani Stefania, Merla Giuseppe, Tartaglia Marco, Prontera Paolo
Abstract excerpt
In recent years, a rare form of autosomal recessive brachyolmia associated with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) has been described as a novel nosologic entity. This disorder is characterized by skeletal dysplasia (e.g., platyspondyly, short trunk, scoliosis, broad ilia, elongated femoral necks with coxa valga) and severe enamel and dental anomalies. Pathogenic variants in the latent transforming growth factor-β...
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