Proximal symphalangism and premature ovarian failure |
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Authors: | Kadi Nadira Tahiri Latifa Maziane Mariame Mernissi Fatima Zahra Harzy Taoufik |
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Institution: | Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco. nadiramede@hotmail.com |
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Abstract: | Proximal symphalangism is a rare autosomal dominant affection responsible for multiple joint ankylosis, it results from NOG gene mutation whose locus is on 17q21-22. This gene may be involved in secretory functions of glands such as ovarian function. Premature ovarian failure is idiopathic in 80% of cases but may be secondary to multiple etiologies including genetic. We report the case of a patient with proximal symphalangism and premature ovarian failure, and we discuss the possibility of genetic relationship between the two anomalies. |
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