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Genetic factors in the aetiology of gastroschisis: a case report
A Reece1, J Thornton, M D Stringer
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, United Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, UK.
Abstract:
Isolated gastroschisis in two children of unrelated mothers but with the same father is described. There was no evidence of consanguinity, abnormal karyotype or a specific teratogen in either case. Genetic factors may be involved in the aetiology of some cases of gastroschisis.