NIJMEGEN BREAKAGE SYNDROME
Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome of chromosomal instability mainly characterized by microcephaly at birth, dysmorphic facial features, combined immunodeficiency and predisposition to malignancies. Due to a founder mutation in the underlying NBN gene (c.657_661d...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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Union of pediatricians of Russia
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Педиатрическая фармакология |
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| Online Access: | https://www.pedpharma.ru/jour/article/view/334 |
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| Summary: | Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome of chromosomal instability mainly characterized by microcephaly at birth, dysmorphic facial features, combined immunodeficiency and predisposition to malignancies. Due to a founder mutation in the underlying NBN gene (c.657_661del5) the disease is encountered most frequently among Slavic populations. We report on a patient with NBS complicated acute leukemia. |
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| ISSN: | 1727-5776 2500-3089 |