distinct Mendelian autosomal recessive syndrome involving the association of anotia, palate agenesis, bifid tongue, and polydactyly in the dog

A presumed genetic syndrome is described in a family of St. Bernards. Four identically affected littermates presented the association of palate agenesis, anotia, incomplete bifid tongue, preaxial hind paw polydactyly, and an extra thoracic vertebra and rib. Pedigree analysis is compatible with an au...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 1998-10, Vol.39 (10), p.642-643
Main Authors: Villagomez, D.A.F, Alonso, R.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Chromosome Aberrations - veterinary
Chromosome Disorders
dog breeds
Dog Diseases - genetics
Dogs
ears
Female
Genes, Recessive
genetic disorders
Male
Mouth Abnormalities - genetics
Mouth Abnormalities - veterinary
palate
Palate - abnormalities
Pedigree
polydactylia
Polydactyly - genetics
Polydactyly - veterinary
puppies
recessive genes
ribs
saint bernards
siblings
spine
tongue
Tongue - abnormalities
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Summary:A presumed genetic syndrome is described in a family of St. Bernards. Four identically affected littermates presented the association of palate agenesis, anotia, incomplete bifid tongue, preaxial hind paw polydactyly, and an extra thoracic vertebra and rib. Pedigree analysis is compatible with an autosomal recessive gene.
ISSN:0008-5286