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Linkage of the gene for the triple A syndrome to chromosome 12q13 near the type II keratin gene cluster
1 Dec 1996
Abstract excerpt
The triple A or Allgrove's syndrome (MIM*231550) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by the triad of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) resistant adrenal insufficiency, achalasia and alacrima. Since its first description by Allgrove et al. (1978) more than 70 cases from all over the world have been reported. The syndrome manifests itself during the first decade of life with severe hypoglycaemic...
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