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A Novel Desmoplakin Mutation Causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Palmoplantar Keratoderma as an Early Clinical Sign

A novel desmoplakin mutation causes dilated cardiomyopathy with palmoplantar keratoderma as an early clinical sign

Authors: Karvonen V, Harjama L, Heliö K, Kettunen K, Elomaa O, Koskenvuo JW, Kere J, Weckström S, Holmström M, Saarela J, Ranki A, Heliö T, Hannula-Jouppi K.

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Apr 21. doi: 10.1111/jdv.18164. Online ahead of print.

Specialties: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Genetics

Disclaimer: Disclaimer: One or more of the authors of this publication were employed at the time by BluePrint Genetics, a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics.

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