Nephrotic–Nephritic Syndrome Following Unilateral Nephrectomy in Wilms Tumour in a Child
Background Wilms tumour (WT) represents the most frequent kidney malignant tumour in the paediatric population and is occasionally linked to specific congenital syndromes. Treatment typically includes multimodal therapy consisting of chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiotherapy (RT), with a success rate of approximately 90%.
Rawshan Zuhair Jaber +1 more
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Conventional and molecular cytogenetic characterization of a Moroccan patient with WAGR syndrome
Background WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a de novo deletion of 11p13 and is usually clinically associated with Wilms’ tumor, aniridia, genitourinary anomalies, and mental retardation (W-A-G-R).
Faiza Chbel +4 more
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Progressive anterior segment fibrosis syndrome (ASFS), after intraocular surgery in older children (≥9 years) and adults with congenital aniridia, is described in the literature.
Mihir Kothari +2 more
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A Synthetic Transcriptional Activator of Genes Associated with the Retina in Human Dermal Fibroblasts. [PDF]
Small molecules capable of modulating epigenetic signatures can activate the transcription of tissue-restricted genes in a totally unrelated cell type and have potential use in epigenetic therapy.
Bando, Toshikazu +8 more
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Trisomy 5p: Long Recognized, Rarely Published‐ Three New Cases and Review of the Literature
ABSTRACT Complete trisomy 5p is a rare chromosomal disorder caused by a duplication of the short arm of chromosome 5. Current data suggest that complete trisomy 5p presents as a distinct clinical syndrome including but not limited to seizures, developmental delays, facial dysmorphisms, failure to thrive, and recurrent respiratory infections.
Gabriela J. Kim +2 more
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Improving molecular diagnosis of aniridia and WAGR syndrome using customized targeted array-based CGH. [PDF]
Chromosomal deletions at 11p13 are a frequent cause of congenital Aniridia, a rare pan-ocular genetic disease, and of WAGR syndrome, accounting up to 30% of cases.
Fiona Blanco-Kelly +11 more
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ITPR1 Deletion in a Patient With Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy and Sjögren Syndrome
ABSTRACT Background Sensory ataxic neuropathies (SAN) are rare large fibre sensory neuropathies characterised by progressive sensory loss and ataxia. They may be inherited or acquired. When inherited they are more commonly seen as part of a broader syndrome involving cerebellar ataxia or mitochondrial dysfunction.
Saif Haddad +5 more
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Pax proteins in embryogenesis and their role in nervous system development [PDF]
The mammalian Pax genes encode a family of transcription factors, which play important roles in embryonic development and organogenesis. During the central nervous system development Pax genes have substantial roles in neural differentiation and regional
Arend, Andres +2 more
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Germ cell and other tumors in individuals with differences in sex development
Abstract Approximately one in 3500 to one in 5100 live‐born infants have atypical external genital development, known as differences in sex development (DSD). In 2005, an expert consensus conference thoroughly reviewed aspects of health care for individuals with DSD.
Selma Feldman Witchel +1 more
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A European perspective on auditory processing disorder-current knowledge and future research focus [PDF]
Current notions of \u201chearing impairment,\u201d as reflected in clinical audiological practice, do not acknowledge the needs of individuals who have normal hearing pure tone sensitivity but who experience auditory processing difficulties in everyday ...
Bamiou, Doris-Eva +22 more
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