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Zhen L, Li DZ. The Association of Fetal Umbilical-portal-systemic Venous Shunts and Genetic Variants: Another Case Report. J Med Ultrasound 2024; 32:186-187. [PMID: 38882625 PMCID: PMC11175380 DOI: 10.4103/jmu.jmu_126_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Li Zhen
- Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Zaersabet M, Koochakkhani S, Sarmast Y, Salmani H. Homozygosity for a novel DOCK6 variant in an individual without aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp and terminal transverse limb defects. Clin Dysmorphol 2023; 32:84-87. [PMID: 36779775 DOI: 10.1097/mcd.0000000000000450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Mona Zaersabet
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Payame Noor University, Shahrekord
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Helman G, Zarekiani P, Tromp SAM, Andrews A, Botto LD, Bonkowsky JL, Chassevent A, Giorgio E, Pippucci T, Shen W, Smith-Hicks C, Vaula G, Willemsen MAAP, Schimmel M, Vollert K, Shimizu F, Kanda T, Lynch M, Roscioli T, Taft RJ, Simons C, Bugiani M, Kuijpers TW, van der Knaap MS. Heterozygous NOTCH1 variants cause CNS immune activation and microangiopathy. Ann Neurol 2022; 92:895-901. [PMID: 35947102 DOI: 10.1002/ana.26477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
NOTCH1 belongs to the NOTCH family of proteins that regulate cell fate and inflammatory responses. Somatic and germline NOTCH1 variants have been implicated in cancer, Adams-Oliver syndrome and cardiovascular defects. We describe seven unrelated patients grouped by the presence of leukoencephalopathy with calcifications and heterozygous de novo gain-of-function variants in NOTCH1. Immunologic profiling showed upregulated CSF IP-10, a cytokine secreted downstream of NOTCH1 signaling. Autopsy revealed extensive leukoencephalopathy and microangiopathy with vascular calcifications. This evidence implicates that heterozygous gain-of-function variants in NOTCH1 lead to a chronic CNS inflammatory response resulting in a calcifying microangiopathy with leukoencephalopathy. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Guy Helman
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, 3042, Australia.,Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, 1081, HV, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Center, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands.,Department of Experimental Immunology, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands
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- Division of Medical Genetics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Division of Medical Genetics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Division of Neurogenetics, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy.,Medical Genetics Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- U.O. Genetica Medica, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant'Orsola, Bologna, 40138, Italy
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- Clinical Genome Sequencing Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55901, USA
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- The Hugo Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.,Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, 10126, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, 6525, GA, The Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Childrens's Hospital, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, 86156, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology - Pediatric Radiology section, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, 86156, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, 755-0046, Japan
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- Department of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, 755-0046, Japan
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- Neurosciences Unit, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, 4101, Australia.,Queensland Lifespan Metabolic Medicine Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, 4101, Australia
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- New South Wales Health Pathology Randwick Genomics Laboratory, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Centre for Clinical Genetics, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, 3042, Australia.,Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, 1081, HV, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Center, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands.,Department of Experimental Immunology, Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Leukodystrophy Center, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, 1100, DD, The Netherlands.,Department of Child Neurology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam, 1081, HV, The Netherlands.,Department of Functional Genomics, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, VU University, Amsterdam, 1081, HV, The Netherlands
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Bahadori A, Kuhlmann B, Debray D, Franchi-Abella S, Wacker J, Beghetti M, Wildhaber BE, McLin VA. Presentation of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9020243. [PMID: 35204963 PMCID: PMC8870378 DOI: 10.3390/children9020243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Background: Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare vascular anomalies resulting in communications between the portal venous system and the systemic venous circulation, affecting an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 live births. CPSS can present at any age as a multi-system disease of variable severity mimicking both common and rare pediatric conditions. Case presentations: Case A: A vascular malformation was identified in the liver of a 10-year-old girl with tall stature, advanced somatic maturation, insulin resistance with hyperinsulinemia, hyperandrogenemia and transient hematuria. Work-up also suggested elevated pulmonary pressures. Case B: A young girl with trisomy 8 mosaicism with a history of neonatal hypoglycemia, transient neonatal cholestasis and tall stature presented newly increased aminotransferase levels at 6 years of age. Case C: A 3-year-old boy with speech delay, tall stature and abdominal pain underwent abdominal ultrasound (US) showing multiple liver nodules, diagnosed as liver hemangiomas by hepatic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Management and outcome: After identification of a venous malformation on liver Doppler US, all three patients were referred to a specialized liver center for further work-up within 12 to 18 months from diagnosis. Angio-computed tomography (CT) scan confirmed the presence of either an intrahepatic or extrahepatic CPSS with multiples liver nodules. All three had a hyperintense signal in the globus pallidus on T1 weighted cerebral MRI. Right heart catheterization confirmed pulmonary hypertension in cases A and C. Shunts were closed either using an endovascular or surgical approach. Liver nodules were either surgically removed if there was a risk of malignant degeneration or closely monitored by serial imaging when benign. Conclusion: These cases illustrate most of the common chief complaints and manifestations of CPSS. Liver Doppler US is the key to diagnosis. Considering portosystemic shunts in the diagnostic work-up of a patient with unexplained endocrine, liver, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, hematological, renal or neurocognitive disorder is important as prompt referral to a specialized center may significantly impact patient outcome.
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Affiliation(s)
- Atessa Bahadori
- Pediatric Specialties Division, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; (J.W.); (M.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, 5001 Aarau, Switzerland;
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- Pediatric Liver Unit, Necker Hospital, APHP, Paris Centre University, 75015 Paris, France;
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- Pediatric Radiology, Paris-Saclay University, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Paris-Saclay APHP, 94270 Paris, France;
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- Pediatric Specialties Division, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; (J.W.); (M.B.)
- Pulmonary Hypertension Program, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Specialties Division, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; (J.W.); (M.B.)
- Pulmonary Hypertension Program, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Swiss Pediatric Liver Center, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; (B.E.W.); (V.A.M.)
- Child and Adolescent Surgery Division, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Swiss Pediatric Liver Center, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland; (B.E.W.); (V.A.M.)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics, University Hospitals Geneva (HUG), University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Wang Z, Wang X, Guiyu Lou, Litao Qin, Shasha Bian, Tang X, Hongjie Zhu, Shengran Wang, Bingtao Hao, Shixiu Liao. Novel compound heterozygous mutations of the DOCK6 gene in a familial case of Adams-Oliver syndrome 2. Gene 2019; 700:65-69. [PMID: 30898718 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2019.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) is a rare developmental disorder characterized by the combination of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp vertex and terminal transverse limb defects. DOCK6 (Dedicator of cytokinesis 6) is one of the six identified AOS genes. METHODS We performed targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) of a child with an AOS phenotype. Sanger DNA sequencing further validated her lineal consanguinity. To explore the pathological features of the mutation, a minigene assay was used to investigate the effects of the mutation on splicing. RESULTS Two compound heterozygous DOCK6 mutations (c.4106+2T>C and c.3063 C>G (p.Y1021*)) were identified in this family, and both mutations have not been reported previously. Sanger DNA sequencing indicated that the mutations were inherited maternally and paternally, respectively. The results of the minigene assay showed that the c.4106+2T>C mutation resulted in aberrant splicing and caused a four-nucleotide insertion in the transcript and a premature stop codon. CONCLUSIONS Our findings expanded the number of reported cases of this rare disease and the mutation spectrum of DOCK6 mutations, which can serve as the basis for prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.
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- Zhaokun Wang
- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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- Medical Genetics Institute of Henan Province, Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Genetic Diseases and Functional Genomics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
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Franchi-Abella S, Gonzales E, Ackermann O, Branchereau S, Pariente D, Guérin F. Congenital portosystemic shunts: diagnosis and treatment. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2018; 43:2023-2036. [PMID: 29730740 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-018-1619-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are rare vascular malformations that create an abnormal connection between portal and systemic veins resulting in complete or partial diversion of the portal flow away from the liver to the systemic venous system. Different anatomic types exist and several classifications have been proposed. They can be associated with other malformations especially cardiac and heterotaxia. The main complications include hepatic encephalopathy, liver tumors, portopulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary arteriovenous shunts. Diagnosis relies on imaging, and prenatal diagnosis is possible. Spontaneous closure of the CPSS is possible in some anatomic forms during the first year of life. When the CPSS remains patent, radiologic or surgical closure of the CPSS may prevent, resolve, or stabilize complications. Interventional radiology plays a key role for both the preoperative evaluation with occlusion test to assess the exact anatomy and to measure portal pressure after occlusion of the CPSS. Endovascular closure is the first option for treatment when possible.
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- Stéphanie Franchi-Abella
- Pediatric Radiology Department, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaire Paris-Sud, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94278, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation Unit, National Reference Centre for Rare Pediatric Liver Diseases and Filfoie, Paris, France.
- Hepatinov, University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France.
- IR4 M-UMR 8081- University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France.
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- Pediatric Hepatology, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaire Paris-Sud, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, National Centre for Biliary Atresia, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation Unit, National Reference Centre for Rare Pediatric Liver Diseases and Filfoie, Paris, France
- Hepatinov, University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France
- INSERM UMR-S1174, Orsay, France
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- Pediatric Hepatology, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaire Paris-Sud, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, National Centre for Biliary Atresia, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation Unit, National Reference Centre for Rare Pediatric Liver Diseases and Filfoie, Paris, France
- Hepatinov, University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaire Paris-Sud, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation Unit, National Reference Centre for Rare Pediatric Liver Diseases and Filfoie, Paris, France
- Hepatinov, University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France
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- Pediatric Radiology Department, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaire Paris-Sud, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94278, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation Unit, National Reference Centre for Rare Pediatric Liver Diseases and Filfoie, Paris, France
- Hepatinov, University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaire Paris-Sud, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Pediatric Liver Transplantation Unit, National Reference Centre for Rare Pediatric Liver Diseases and Filfoie, Paris, France
- Hepatinov, University Paris -Sud, Orsay, France
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Adams Oliver syndrome with cerebellar cortical dysplasia. Childs Nerv Syst 2018; 34:1109-1110. [PMID: 29680918 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-3810-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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