Gingival Biopsy to Detect Mosaicism in Overgrowth Syndromes: Report of Two Cases of Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome with Periodontal Anomalies
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8826945
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: overgrowth syndromes; mosaicism; gingival biopsy; megalencephaly capillary ... See more keywords