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Summary

Meckel syndrome-14 (MKS14) is a lethal disorder characterized by occipital encephalocele, postaxial polydactyly of the hands and feet, and polycystic kidneys. Stillbirth has been reported, as well as death within hours in a live-born affected individual (Shaheen et al., 2016; Ridnoi et al., 2019). For a general phenotypic description and discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Meckel syndrome, see MKS1 (249000). [from OMIM]

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2 tests are in the database for this condition.

Genes See tests for all associated and related genes

  • Also known as: BUG, C5orf14, MKS14, UNQ335, TXNDC15
    Summary: thioredoxin domain containing 15

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