jan 26, 1822 - Meckel-Gruber syndrome

Description:

Johann Friedrich Meckel (1781-1833) German anatomist (also known for Meckel diverticulum)
multiple renal cysts + occipital encephalocoele / holoprosencephaly + polydactyly
There is genetic heterogeneity with at least three genes (MKS1 - 17, MKS2 - 11 and MKS3 18, 13)

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