Genetic factors in the aetiology of gastroschisis: a case report.
Isolated gastroschisis in two children of unrelated mothers but with the same father is described. There was no evidence of consanguinity, abnormal karyotype or a specific teratogen in either case. Genetic factors may be involved in the aetiology of some cases of gastroschisis.
Reece
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, United Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, UK.
Thornton
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Stringer
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MD
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male