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Genetic Analysis of Isolated Hepatic Ductal Plate Malformation Reveals Novel Variants and Insights into Phenotypic Correlation.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Oct 2026
Bhuva Meha, Thompson Edward, Watson Christopher M, Sava Florentina, Griffiths William J H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polycystic liver disease and other manifestations of ductal plate malformation (DPM) may be incidental or indeed develop significant complications. The genetic basis of 'isolated' DPM differs from that associated with polycystic kidney disease and remains incompletely understood. AIMS: We sought to genetically characterize a sizeable single-center cohort of patients with 'isolated' DPM, defined as...
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- Humans
- Female
- Phenotype
- Liver Diseases
- Male
- Retrospective Studies
- Middle Aged
