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Milroy's disease (MD; MIM# 153100) is a rare autosomal, dominantly inherited condition associated with primary lymphoedema. FLT4 (also known as VEGFR-3), -the only known causative gene of MD is responsible… Click to show full abstract
Milroy's disease (MD; MIM# 153100) is a rare autosomal, dominantly inherited condition associated with primary lymphoedema. FLT4 (also known as VEGFR-3), -the only known causative gene of MD is responsible for the majority of MD cases.1 VEGF-C, a VEGFR-3 ligand, is required for the sprouting of the first lymphatic vessels from embryonic veins. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords:
milroy case;
unusual skin;
flt4 vegfr3;
case flt4;
vegfr3 mutation;
mutation unusual
Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2019
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