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May 2024 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” Myhre syndrome symptoms worsen over time, with specific genetic variants affecting severity.
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January 2018 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” A specific gene mutation causes Olmsted syndrome.
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