Gingival Biopsy to Detect Mosaicism in Overgrowth Syndromes: Report of Two Cases of Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome with Periodontal Anomalies
Background. Megalencephaly-capillary malformation (MCAP) is a rare overgrowth syndrome caused by postzygotic activating mutations in the PIK3CA gene. Aim. To illustrate the benefits of gingival biopsy in the genetic diagnosis of overgrowth syndromes. Design. Gingival biopsy was performed on a 13-yea...
Saved in:
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Book |
Published: |
Hindawi Limited,
2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | Connect to this object online. |
Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Internet
Connect to this object online.3rd Floor Main Library
Call Number: |
A1234.567 |
---|---|
Copy 1 | Available |