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Impact of pathogenic FBN1 variant types on the development of severe scoliosis in patients with Marfan syndrome.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2023
Taniguchi Yuki, Takeda Norifumi, Inuzuka Ryo, Matsubayashi Yoshitaka, Kato So, Doi Toru, Yagi Hiroki, Yamauchi Haruo, Ando Masahiko, Oshima Yasushi, Tanaka Sakae
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BACKGROUND: Among the several musculoskeletal manifestations in patients with Marfan syndrome, spinal deformity causes pain and respiratory impairment and is a great hindrance to patients' daily activities. The present study elucidates the genetic risk factors for the development of severe scoliosis in patients with Marfan syndrome. METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated 278 patients with pathogenic or likely...
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