Understanding Loeys-Dietz syndrome
By Dr. Anika Bailey, MD · · Genetic Medicine
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Genetic Medicine service line explains Loeys-Dietz syndrome in plain language.
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Topic: Loeys-Dietz syndrome. A syndrome that is characterized by increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection, elongated limbs, hypertelorism, bifid uvula and easy skin bruising due to mutations in TGFB3 that results in connective tissue defects.
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