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Multicentric carpotarsal osteolysis syndrome with variants of MAFB gene: a case report and literature review.
Pediatric rheumatology online journal - 13 Mar 2024
Gao Xianfei, Fang Xiang, Huang Danping, Zhang Song, Zeng Huasong
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BACKGROUND: Multicentric carpotarsal osteolysis (MCTO) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of bone in the hands, feet, and other skeletal structures. It presents with symptoms that may resemble those of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, making diagnosis challenging for clinicians. The identification of MAF BZIP Transcription Factor B (MAFB) mutations as significant contributors to MCTO...
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