Congenital aplasia of lacrimal and salivary glands is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations of the FGF10 gene. Clinically the disorder is characterized by recurrent local infections.
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Orphanet article Orphanet ID 86815 |
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OMIM.ORG article Omim 180920 |