Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome Caused by a Novel Mutation in the FLCL Gene
Background. Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by skin fibrofolliculomas, cystic lung disease, and bilateral renal tumors. It has also been implicated in the formation of tumors in other organs, particularly thyroid and colon. This case presents a young female presenting wit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Genetics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4173704 |