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A very rare cause of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: a novel mutation in TOR1A.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 27 Jun 2022
Sarıkaya Emre, Özçelik Fırat, Gül Şiraz Ülkü, Hatipoglu Nihal, Güneş Tamer, Dündar Munis
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OBJECTIVES: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita-5 (AMC5) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the TOR1A gene on chromosome 9q34. Congenital multiple joint contractures with microcephaly, typical facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, strabismus, tremor, and increased tone are the main characteristics defined in seven patients thus far. One third of the...
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