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Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Genes for Hair Growth and Patterning are Associated With Pilonidal Disease.
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Roberson Jeffrey L, Farzaneh Cyrus, Neylan Christopher J, Judy Renae, Walker Venexia, Damrauer Scott M, Levin Michael G, Maguire Lillias H
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BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus disease is a highly morbid condition characterized by the formation of chronic sinus tracts throughout the sacrococcygeal region. Despite its commonality and strong association with family history, no prior investigation of genetic risk factors for pilonidal sinus disease exists. OBJECTIVE: To identify genetic risk factors for pilonidal sinus disease. DESIGN: A genome-wide association...
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