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Loeys-Dietz syndrome

Loeys-Dietz syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations of TGF beta receptors. It is characterized by connective tissue dysfunction in the skeletal and vascular system.

Systematic

Inborn skeletal malformations
Al-Gazali-Bakalinova syndrome
Brachydactyly
Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome
Congenital contractural arachnodactyly
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome due to tenascin-X deficiency
Hydrolethalus 2
Lacrimoauriculodentodigital syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Loeys-Dietz syndrome 1
TGFBR1
Loeys-Dietz syndrome 2
TGFBR2
Multiple synostoses syndrome
Multiple synostoses syndrome 3
Orofacial cleft 11
Orofaciodigital syndrome
Periodontal Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Proximal symphalangism
Renal tubular acidosis with arthrogryposis
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome
Stapes ankylosis with broad thumbs and toes
Syndactyly type 5
Synpolydactyly type 1
Tarsal-carpal coalition syndrome
Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome
Townes-Brocks syndrome
Trigonocephaly 2
Van Maldergem syndrome 2

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Sheikhzadeh S et al. (2014) Dural ectasia in Loeys-Dietz syndrome: comprehensive study of 30 patients with a TGFBR1 or TGFBR2 mutation.

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