Why the study?
The etiology of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is complex and involves genetic factors, prompting a review to summarize current knowledge on the role of genetic variants in its incidence.
Design
Review study
Authors
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Genetic variants may influence LCPD risk; leaves open validation before informing pediatric screening or management.
Genetic testing may aid in the diagnosis and management of Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease by identifying underlying mutations such as those in thrombophilia factors and specific genes.
Asadollahi et al. (2021) studied this question.
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