| Literature DB >> 2260605 |
M Samn1, K Lewis, B Blumberg.
Abstract
Russell-Silver syndrome is a disorder of unknown cause. A number of familial cases have suggested autosomal dominant inheritance. We report on monozygotic twins discordant for the Russell-Silver syndrome. Our findings suggest that the cause of Russell-Silver syndrome is not explained entirely by genetic factors. The possible role of the intrauterine environment as an etiologic component of Russell-Silver syndrome is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID: 2260605 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1320370424
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Med Genet ISSN: 0148-7299