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Fetal Presentation of Walker-Warburg Syndrome with Compound Heterozygous POMT2 Missense Mutations.
Fetal and pediatric pathology - 1 Apr 2023
Zago Silvia, Silvestri Evelina, Arcangeli Tiziana, Calisesi Marina, Romeo Chiara, Parmeggiani Giulia, Parrini Elena, Cetica Valentina, Guerrini Renzo, Palicelli Andrea, Bonasoni Maria Paola
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Background: Walker-Warburg syndrome (WWS) (OMIM #236670) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by congenital muscular dystrophy, hydrocephalus, cobblestone lissencephaly, and retinal dysplasia. The main genes involved are: POMT1, POMT2, POMGNT1, FKTN, LARGE1, and FKRP. Case report: We present a fetus with WWS showing at ultrasound severe triventricular hydrocephalus. Pregnancy was legally terminated at...
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