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3 unusual facts about TWIST2


Focal dermal hypoplasia

The differential diagnosis of focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz) syndrome includes autosomal recessive Setleis syndrome due to TWIST2 gene mutations.

Focal facial dermal dysplasia

Type II appears to be due to mutations in the transcription factor TWIST2 on chromosome 2.

Setleis syndrome

Most cases of Setleis syndrome are thought to be inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait due to mutations in the TWIST2 gene.


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