Occurrence of Emphysema in Individuals With Williams-Beuren SyndromeTake-home Points
Background: Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a multisystem genetic condition characterized by a submicroscopic deletion on the seventh chromosome (7q11.23), which usually includes the elastin gene. Research Question: Although the elastin deficiency in WBS can predispose individuals to emphysema, th...
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| Main Authors: | Uddalak Majumdar, MD, Theresa M. Kline, MLIS, AHIP, James K. Stoller, MD |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-03-01
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| Series: | CHEST Pulmonary |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949789224000291 |
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