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Hereditary arthro-ophthalmopathy (Stickler syndrome): a diagnosis to consider in familial premature osteoarthritis.
British journal of rheumatology - 1 Dec 1994
Rai A, Wordsworth P, Coppock J S, Zaphiropoulos G C, Struthers G R
Abstract excerpt
A number of factors contribute to the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Genetic factors are predominant in some cases, including the syndrome of hereditary arthro-ophthalmopathy. The clinical features of the syndrome and the concept of genetic mutations in matrix components are discussed.
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