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Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Craniosynostosis.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Yapijakis Christos, Pachis Nikolaos, Sotiriadou Triantafyllia, Vaila Christina, Michopoulou Vasiliki, Vassiliou Stavros
Abstract excerpt
Craniosynostosis refers to the early fusion of one or many cranial sutures, causing craniofacial abnormalities observed in 1:2,500 births worldwide. In most cases (85%), craniosynostosis is presented as sporadic anomaly (non-syndromic craniosynostosis), while in other cases (15%) as part of syndromes (syndromic craniosynostosis). Patients with syndromic disorder usually have more severe symptoms compared to those...
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