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Autosomal dominant macroglossia in two unrelated families

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Two unrelated families, one with 15 and the other with 3 members affected with macroglossia as a sole trait, are described. It is concluded that this entity differs from previously reported syndromes presenting macroglossia and is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.

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  1. Division de Genética, Subjefatura de Investigación Científica, Unidad de Investigación Biomédica, Centro Médico de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Apartado Postal 1-3838, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

    M. C. Reynoso, A. Hernández, F. Soto, O. García-Cruz, R. Martínez y Martínez & J. M. Cantú

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Reynoso, M.C., Hernández, A., Soto, F. et al. Autosomal dominant macroglossia in two unrelated families. Hum Genet 74, 200–202 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00282095

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