Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome: Mutations Uncovered in Lebanese Families

Background. Ellis-van Creveld (EvC) syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by short stature, short limbs, growth retardation, polydactyly, and ectodermal defects with cardiac anomalies occurring in around 60% of cases. EVC syndrome has been linked to mutations in EVC and EVC2...

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Main Authors: Maria Valencia, Lara Tabet, Nadine Yazbeck, Alia Araj, Victor L. Ruiz-Perez, Khalil Charaffedine, Farah Fares, Rebecca Badra, Chantal Farra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Genetics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/528481

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